Deandre Ayton Predicted to Average 20+ Points by Bleacher Report

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is set to have a monster season, according to Bleacher Report.

Little excuses are left for Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton. 

The big man was paid quite well over the offseason and now looks to see an improved role in an offense that could see him emerge over Chris Paul as the No. 2 option behind Devin Booker. 

Ayton has propped himself as one of the more talented young centers after being drafted with the No. 1 overall pick. 

Yet despite that, Ayton has yet to make an All-Star appearance. He also hasn't averaged 20 points per game in any of his four seasons yet. 

Bleacher Report says that's bound to change this season, as they believe 2022-23 is the year Ayton reaches that coveted figure. 

"With Deandre Ayton playing his first season as a max player, expect his usage to creep closer to where it was during his second season when he took 14.9 shots per game," said Andy Bailey. 

"If he gets that many attempts and maintains the same rate of points per shot he's had over the past two seasons, that'll get him over 21 points per game. Continued development from Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson could affect his number of touches a bit, but the Phoenix Suns also have Jae Crowder's 8.1 shots per game to replace (at least until he's traded). Ayton could pick up some slack there, too."

Could Ayton take the next step? He appears focused and ready to prove a whole lot of people wrong after an offseason that saw his name and attitude torched on nearly a daily basis. 

Ayton's current career average of 16.3 points per night isn't too far off, but if Ayton reaches 20+ points per night, the entire league would surely be put on notice. 

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