A look back at Deandre Ayton's career with the Phoenix Suns

May 15, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton arrives for game seven of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.

May 15, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) talks to center Deandre Ayton (22) against the Dallas Mavericks during game seven of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton kisses his son Deandre Ayton Jr. during the pregame warm up game three of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center.

May 15, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams pulls center Deandre Ayton (22) from the game against the Dallas Mavericks during game seven of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.

May 10, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) slam-dunks the ball past Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (25) during game five of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) jokes around before Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.

May 4, 2022; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots over Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) during Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) drives the ball against Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) during the first half of Game 2 in the second round of the NBA Western Conference playoff series Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Phoenix.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) looks to pass against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) during Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Footprint Center July 17, 2021.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) has his shot blocked by Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum July 14, 2021.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis (9) during Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum July 20, 2021.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton kisses his son, Deandre Jr., with his girlfriend Anissa Evans watching after beating the Milwaukee Bucks 118-108 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena July 8, 2021.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Chris Paul (3) is pressured by Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton reacts after being charged with a foul during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Aug. 4, 2020.

Mar 3, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton reacts as he is tended to by a trainer after suffering an injury against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 31, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) dunks the ball as Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (left) looks on in the second half of a NBA basketball game in the Visa Athletic Center at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) controls the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton looks to pass against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) looks for help as Philadelphia 76ers center Kyle O'Quinn (9) applies pressure during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton takes photos of teammates at Phoenix Suns Media Day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Monday, September 30, 2019.

Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (center) talks to center Deandre Ayton and guard Devin Booker against Sacramento Kings in the second half on Oct. 23, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) slam-dunks the ball past Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) in the first half on Oct. 23, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz.

The Suns' future will depend on Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton and Ricky Rubio.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) dishes off as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic defends during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Phoenix.

Deandre Ayton celebrates the amount of water received at the donation drive.

Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton look to improve on their first year together last season in Phoenix.

Suns' Deandre Ayton (22) shoots against Bulls' Robin Lopez (42) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on March 18, 2019.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (6) puts a shot up against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the second quarter in Phoenix March 4, 2019.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) celebrates with guard Devin Booker (1) after making a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half on Mar. 2, 2019, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.

May 14, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Phoenix Suns player DeAndre Ayton is seen prior to the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery at the Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton takes picture with team mascot, Gorilla, Adrian Olvera and his younger brother, Gabriel, who was invited to join Ayton at next week's NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) drives towards the basket while defended by Washington Wizards forward Bobby Portis (5) during the first quarter in Phoenix March 27, 2019.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) has fun before playing against the Washington Wizards in Phoenix March 27, 2019.

Mar 21, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) scores against the Detroit Pistons in the first half during an NBA basketball game at Talking Stick Resort Arena.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton smiles during the second half of his team's NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, March 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) and New York Knicks forward Noah Vonleh (32) scramble for a loose ball during the first quarter in Phoenix March 6, 2019.

Phoenix Suns GM Ryan McDonough (right) introduces draft picks George King, Mikal Bridges, Deandre Ayton and Elie Okobo on June 22, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.

Phoenix Suns draft picks Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges react as they see the large crowd gathered for their news conference on June 22, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.

The Phoenix Suns use their number one draft pick to select Deandre Ayton on June 21, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.

Deandre Ayton is interviewed on ESPN after the Phoenix Suns selected the Arizona center nunmber one in the NBA Draft on June 21, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.

Deandre Ayton of Arizona is interviewed after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 2018 NBA draft in Brooklyn.

Deandre Ayton of Arizona greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 2018 NBA draft in Brooklyn.

Deandre Ayton of Arizona reacts with family and friends after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 2018 NBA draft in Brooklyn.

Deandre Ayton walks out on the main stage with his family during introductions before being selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 2018 NBA draft in Brooklyn.

Arizona Wildcats freshman forward Deandre Ayton is making an impact in college basketball this season.

NBA mock draft: Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton could be picked by the Phoenix Suns at No. 1 overall in the 2018 NBA draft.

Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton argues a call against the UCLA Bruins at McKale Center.

Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller talks to Deandre Ayton during a Dec. 18, 2017 game against North Dakota State at McKale Center.

Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton is defended by USC Trojan Nick Rakocevic during the first half at McKale Center.

Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) dunks as Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) stands in the paint during the second half at Wells-Fargo Arena.

Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) shoots over Arizona State's Romello White at Wells-Fargo Arena on Feb. 15, 2018.

Arizona State Sun Devils forward Romello White (23) and Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) go up for the tipoff during the first half at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz.

Jan 25, 2018; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) signals after drawing the foul during the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona's Deandre Ayton (13) screams after scoring and drawing a foul against ASU's De'Quon Lake (35) during the first half at McKale Center on December 30, 2017 in Tucson, Ariz.

How would Deandre Ayton look in a Suns uniform?

Arizona forward Deandre Ayton dunks during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

2017: DeAndre Ayton, Phoenix

Jan 27, 2018; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) reacts to a call as Utah Utes forward Jayce Johnson (34) celebrates during the first half at McKale Center.

Jan 25, 2018; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) Colorado Buffaloes guard George King (24) guard Tyler Bey (1) and forward Lucas Siewert (23) (right) battle for the ball during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports

Deandre Ayton (0) played for the West team in 2017 McDonalds's All American Game on March 29, 2017 at the United Center in Chicago.

Hillcrest Prep's DeAndre Ayton warms up for the 2017 Hoophall Classic on Saturday, January 14, 2017, in Springfield, MA.

Hillcrest Prep's DeAndre Ayton (0) take a shot in the 2017 Hoophall Classic on Saturday, January 14, 2017, in Springfield, MA.

DeAndre Ayton (0) in a high school basketball game at the 2017 Hoophall Classic on Saturday, January 14, 2017, in Springfield, MA..

Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.

Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.

Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.

Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.

Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.

Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.

Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.

Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.

Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.

Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.

The 7-foot-1, 240-pound junior Deandre Ayton leaves class for practice Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.

The 7-foot-1, 240-pound junior Deandre Ayton works on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.

The 7-foot-1, 240-pound junior Deandre Ayton works on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.

Deandre Ayton during practice Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.

Deandre Ayton during practice Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.

While teammates leave, Jade Lee and Deandre Ayton work with teacher Brittany Connerly after class on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.

While staying after class, Deandre Ayton works with teacher Brittany Connerly and teammate Jade Lee on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.

While staying after class, Deandre Ayton works with teacher Brittany Connerly and teammate Jade Lee on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.

The 7-foot-1, 240-pound junior Deandre Ayton works with teacher Brittany Connerly on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.

Hillcrest Prep's DeAndre Ayton (0) high-fives Marvin Bagley III after making a dunk and drawing a foul during an exhibition game against Phoenix Community College at Phoenix Community College in Phoenix, AZ on October 8, 2015.

Hillcrest Prep's Marvin Bagley III (L) and DeAndre Ayton celebrate a bucket during an exhibition game against Phoenix Community College at Phoenix Community College in Phoenix, AZ on October 8, 2015.

Hillcrest Prep's DeAndre Ayton talks with teammate Marvin Bagley III during an exhibition game against Phoenix Community College at Phoenix Community College in Phoenix, AZ on October 8, 2015.