History of Deandre Ayton in Timeline
Deandre Ayton is a Bahamian professional basketball player currently with the Los Angeles Lakers. A highly touted prospect, he played college basketball at Arizona, earning Pac-12 Player of the Year. Ayton was the first overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft, selected by the Phoenix Suns. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2019. A significant achievement in his career includes helping the Suns reach the NBA Finals in 2021, their first appearance since 1993. He was later traded to the Portland Trailblazers and subsequently to the Los Angeles Lakers.
1960: Oscar Robertson Debut Feat
In 1960, Oscar Robertson recorded stats in his debut game matching what Deandre Ayton achieved in his NBA Debut.
1969: Lew Alcindor Debut Feat
In 1969, Lew Alcindor recorded stats in his debut game matching what Deandre Ayton achieved in his NBA Debut.
1992: Quickest Player to Reach 1000 Rebounds Since 1992
In February 2020, Ayton became the fourth-quickest player to reach 1,000 rebounds since 1992.
1993: Suns reach NBA Finals
In 1993, Deandre Ayton led the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993.
July 23, 1998: Deandre Ayton Born
On July 23, 1998, Deandre Ayton was born. He is a Bahamian professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA.
2007: Amar'e Stoudemire's Feat
In 2022, Ayton became the first Suns player since Amar'e Stoudemire in 2007 to record at least 28 points and 20 rebounds in a game.
2007: Shawn Marion's Performance
In January 2021, Deandre Ayton became the first Suns player since Shawn Marion in 2007 to put up at least 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks in a single game.
2009: Suns First Eight-Game Winning Streak Since 2009-10
In 2020 the Suns first eight-game winning streak since the 2009–10 season.
2010: Playoff Berth Since 2010
In 2021, Deandre Ayton helped Phoenix clinch their first playoff berth since 2010.
2014: Balboa School Basketball
In 2014 as a sophomore, Deandre Ayton led Balboa School to a 17–14 record, averaging 21 points, 16 rebounds and 6.9 blocks per game.
2015: Top Prospect Ranking
In 2015, Ayton was ranked by Scout as the top prospect in all of high school in their "Ultimate 100" list.
September 6, 2016: Commitment to Arizona Wildcats
On September 6, 2016, Deandre Ayton committed to play for the Arizona Wildcats and signed his letter of intent.
2016: Represents The Bahamas in Centrobasket
In 2016, Ayton represented The Bahamas in the Centrobasket, leading the tournament with 11.1 rebounds per game and averaging 16 points and 3.5 blocks per game at age 18.
2016: Hillcrest Record and Nike Hoop Summit
In 2016, Deandre Ayton led Hillcrest to a 33-6 record, earning Finals MVP and season MVP, and played at the Nike Hoop Summit representing the World Select team.
2016: Wiretapped conversation reportedly occurred
In 2016, the wiretapped conversation reportedly occurred, when Deandre Ayton was still attending Hillcrest Prep Academy.
June 20, 2017: Wiretapped call about payments
On June 20, 2017, a wiretapped call revealed that Sean Miller was paying Deandre Ayton $10,000 per month while he was enrolled at Arizona.
November 10, 2017: University of Arizona Debut
On November 10, 2017, Deandre Ayton debuted with the University of Arizona, recording 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks in a win over the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks.
December 9, 2017: Season-High Points and Rebounds
On December 9, 2017, Ayton recorded a season-high 29 points and 18 rebounds in a win over the Alabama Crimson Tide.
2017: Top Prospect in the 2017 Recruiting Class
In 2017, Ayton was considered one of the top prospects and rated as a five-star recruit in the 2017 recruiting class.
2017: Teammate with Marvin Bagley III
In 2017, Deandre Ayton became teammates with Marvin Bagley III at Hillcrest Prep Academy.
January 20, 2018: Tied Freshman Block Record
On January 20, 2018, Deandre Ayton tied the Arizona freshman single-game record by blocking six shots against Stanford.
February 23, 2018: FBI Wiretap Allegations
On February 23, 2018, a reported FBI wiretap revealed allegations of Sean Miller discussing paying Deandre Ayton $100,000 to attend the University of Arizona.
March 3, 2018: Declaration for NBA Draft
On March 3, 2018, head coach Sean Miller honored Deandre Ayton and other underclassmen with confirmations that they would all be entering the 2018 NBA draft.
April 26, 2018: Signs with Agent Nima Namakian
On April 26, 2018, Deandre Ayton signed with agent Nima Namakian, preparing for the 2018 NBA draft.
June 2018: Puma announces sponsorship of Ayton
In June 2018, Puma announced they would sponsor Ayton after the German company announced that they would be returning to the basketball market.
June 21, 2018: Drafted #1 Overall by Phoenix Suns
On June 21, 2018, Deandre Ayton was selected with the first overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns.
July 1, 2018: Joins Phoenix Suns Summer League Squad
On July 1, 2018, Deandre Ayton joined the 2018 NBA Summer League Suns squad.
October 11, 2018: Adidas Consultant Payment Revelation
On October 11, 2018, it was revealed that a former Adidas consultant, T.J. Gassnola, paid an unknown amount of money to Deandre Ayton's family via Christian Dawkins.
October 17, 2018: NBA Debut
On October 17, 2018, Deandre Ayton made his NBA debut, recording a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds in a win against the Dallas Mavericks.
2018: Marvin Bagley III NBA Draft
In 2018, Marvin Bagley III was the #2 pick in the NBA draft.
2018: Pre-draft comparisons to NBA legends
Prior to his draft in 2018, ESPN analyst Jay Williams compared Ayton to David Robinson and Anthony Davis.
January 29, 2019: Rising Stars Challenge Selection
On January 29, 2019, Deandre Ayton was named a member of the World Team for the Rising Stars Challenge in the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend.
May 2, 2019: Wiretapped Call Played in Court
On May 2, 2019, federal prosecutors played a wiretapped call from June 20, 2017, revealing that Sean Miller was paying Deandre Ayton $10,000 per month while enrolled at Arizona.
September 10, 2019: Relief drive for Hurricane Dorian victims
On September 10, 2019, Ayton held a relief drive to collect supplies and donations for those affected by Hurricane Dorian after donating $100,000.
October 24, 2019: Suspension for Violating Anti-Drug Policy
On October 24, 2019, Deandre Ayton was suspended for 25 games after testing positive for a diuretic, violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.
January 3, 2020: Return as Power Forward Starter
On January 3, 2020, Deandre Ayton returned as a starter proper, albeit as a power forward, in a 120–112 win over the New York Knicks.
March 6, 2021: Welcomes first son
On March 6, 2021, Ayton welcomed his first son, Deandre Ayton Jr.
2021: Playoff Berth
In 2021, Deandre Ayton helped the Phoenix Suns clinch their first playoff berth since 2010.
March 23, 2022: Ayton scores career-high 35 points
On March 23, 2022, Ayton scored a career-high 35 points, along with 14 rebounds, in a 125–116 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
July 14, 2022: Signs offer sheet with Indiana Pacers
On July 14, 2022, Ayton signed a four-year, $133 million offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers, which was the largest in league history.
July 18, 2022: Signs multi-year contract with the Suns
On July 18, 2022, Ayton signed a multi-year contract with the Phoenix Suns, after they matched the Pacers' offer.
February 4, 2023: Ayton scores 31 points and grabs 16 rebounds
On February 4, 2023, Ayton tied his season-high with 31 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in a 116–110 win over the Detroit Pistons.
September 27, 2023: Traded to Portland Trail Blazers
On September 27, 2023, Ayton was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a three-team trade.
2023: Joins Bahamas national team
Seven years later, in 2023, Ayton joined the Bahamas national team for the 2024 Olympics Pre-Qualifying Tournament.
January 17, 2024: Misses game due to icy conditions
On January 17, 2024, Ayton missed a game against the Brooklyn Nets due to icy conditions in his neighborhood.
2024: Participation in 2024 Olympics Pre-Qualifying Tournament
In 2023, Ayton joined the Bahamas national team for the 2024 Olympics Pre-Qualifying Tournament.
June 29, 2025: Reaches buyout agreement with Trail Blazers
On June 29, 2025, Ayton and the Trail Blazers reached a buyout agreement, making him a free agent.
July 6, 2025: Signs with the Los Angeles Lakers
On July 6, 2025, Ayton signed with the Los Angeles Lakers for two years and $16.6 million, with a player option for the second season.
2029: First-round draft pick traded to Portland Trail Blazers
On September 27, 2023, a 2029 first-round draft pick was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers along with Ayton as part of a three-team trade.
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