I think they are, rightfully, afraid that when Ayton get's paid, he'll quit putting in any effort.

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Oct 18, 2021
3:41:09pm

scall Cog in the Machine

It's a justifiable fear for sure. The question is was it worth the risk for another playoff run or two?

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Same old Suns. 🙄

The Pope

10/18/21 3:26pm

really? Chris Paul got his payday

run26

10/18/21 3:35pm

They are going to be paying him the max anyway. Might as well not torpedo the

Charles Darwin

10/18/21 3:37pm

Seems to me that DA has much more long term value than Chris Paul. But I am

crack

10/18/21 3:40pm

I think they should lock up their core, yes. DA has shown enough to merit what

The Pope

10/18/21 3:41pm

And thus ushers in the Jalen Smith era.

DieHarder

10/18/21 3:37pm

I swear Sarver was disappointed with Ayton's play in the playoffs because he

crack

10/18/21 3:39pm

did you see Ayton's performance in the Finals? Not exactly inspiring

run26

10/18/21 3:45pm

I can’t tell if you are serious. The suns didn’t lose because of DA…

The Pope

10/18/21 3:48pm

Did you see Chris Paul's?

crack

10/18/21 4:13pm

he had a hand injury

run26

10/18/21 4:17pm

Sadly, he's always injured in the playoffs

Northwest Cougar

10/18/21 4:20pm

I can't imagine at his age, things will be any better in the future.

crack

10/18/21 4:28pm

They’re spending money…Shamet just got an extension. Just not on Ayton

PHXSUNS31

10/18/21 3:40pm

It’s just an unnecessary distraction that has more risk than reward to me.

The Pope

10/18/21 3:42pm

Honestly, if he lets it be a distraction that negatively impacts the team?

PHXSUNS31

10/18/21 3:49pm

The suns made it a distraction. He’s gonna be asked about it ad nauseam.

The Pope

10/18/21 4:08pm

I don’t think he will, they’ll ask him at the start of the season and that’s it

PHXSUNS31

10/18/21 4:25pm

Couldn't agree more. This will make him play harder, not get lazy!

AzCugrFan

10/18/21 4:25pm

I think they are, rightfully, afraid that when Ayton get's paid, he'll quit putting in any effort.

scall

10/18/21 3:41pm

That’s my fear. He played hard for 20 games in a row. That hasn’t been the norm

PHXSUNS31

10/18/21 3:48pm

I'm sure that is exactly their thinking. And I agree.

scall

10/18/21 5:18pm

I can see this being the issue.

crack

10/18/21 4:13pm

Sarver is the worst............

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