Deandre Ayton's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Deandre Ayton.

Deandre Ayton is a Bahamian professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He was a highly-touted five-star prospect coming out of high school and played college basketball at the University of Arizona, where he was named Pac-12 Player of the Year. Ayton was selected first overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2018 NBA draft, earning NBA All-Rookie First Team honors. He played a key role in the Suns' 2021 NBA Finals appearance, their first since 1993. Ayton was then traded to the Portland Trailblazers and later the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1960: Ayton's Debut Record Since Oscar Robertson

On October 17, 2018, Deandre Ayton made his NBA debut and became the third player since Oscar Robertson in 1960 to record 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists in their debut game.

March 11, 1969: Wilt Chamberlain's achievement

On March 11, 1969, Wilt Chamberlain achieved the feat of scoring at least 10 shots without a miss while also grabbing at least 10 boards.

1969: Ayton's Debut Record Since Lew Alcindor

On October 17, 2018, Deandre Ayton made his NBA debut and became the first player since Lew Alcindor in 1969 to record 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists in their debut game.

1981: Mitch Kupchak achieved feat of 10 shots without a miss and 10 boards

In 1981, Mitch Kupchak achieved the feat of scoring at least 10 shots without a miss while also grabbing at least 10 boards.

1992: Quickest to 1,000 Rebounds

On February 8, 2020, Deandre Ayton became the quickest player in Phoenix Suns franchise history to reach 1,000 rebounds at 94 games, as well as the fourth-quickest player to reach 1,000 since 1992.

2007: Last Suns player before Ayton to have 28 points and 20 rebounds in a game

In 2007, Amar'e Stoudemire was the last player to have at least 28 points and 20 rebounds in a game for the Suns before Ayton.

2007: First Player Since Shawn Marion

On January 20, 2021, Ayton had 26 points, 17 rebounds, and a career-high 5 blocks. He 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, as well as the only other Suns player to do it in the last 30 seasons.

2015: Ranked Top Prospect

In 2015, Deandre Ayton was ranked by Scout as the top prospect in all of high school in their "Ultimate 100" list.

December 9, 2017: Season-High Points and Rebounds

On December 9, 2017, Deandre Ayton recorded a season-high 29 points and 18 rebounds in an 88–82 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide.

December 30, 2017: Season-High Rebounds Against Arizona State

On December 30, 2017, Deandre Ayton recorded 19 rebounds against the Arizona State Sun Devils, marking a season-high at the time.

2017: McDonald's All-American and Consensus Five-Star Prospect

In 2017, Deandre Ayton was a consensus five-star prospect and a McDonald's All-American. He then played one season of college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats, earning Pac-12 Player of the Year honors.

2017: Top Prospect

In 2017, Deandre Ayton was considered one of the top prospects in the recruiting class by Scout.com, Rivals.com, and ESPN and was rated as a five-star recruit.

January 20, 2018: Blocks Against Stanford

On January 20, 2018, Deandre Ayton blocked six shots against Stanford, tying for the most in Arizona freshman single-game history.

January 29, 2019: Rising Stars Challenge Selection

On January 29, 2019, Deandre Ayton was named to the World Team for the Rising Stars Challenge in the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend.

2019: NBA All-Rookie First Team Selection

In 2019, Deandre Ayton was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

2021: NBA Finals Appearance

In 2021, Deandre Ayton helped lead the Phoenix Suns to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1993.

March 23, 2022: Ayton scores career-high 35 points

On March 23, 2022, Deandre Ayton achieved a career-high of 35 points, along with 14 rebounds, in a 125–116 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

February 4, 2023: Ayton ties season-high with 31 points against Pistons

On February 4, 2023, Deandre Ayton tied his season-high with 31 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in a 116–110 win over the Detroit Pistons.

December 2025: Wins NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award

In December 2025, Deandre Ayton was named the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for November for his hurricane relief efforts for Jamaica and programs promoting food access and cultural equity, leading to a $20,000 donation to the Ayton Family Foundation.

January 18, 2026: Scores 25 points on 10-for-10 shooting in victory over Raptors

On January 18, 2026, Deandre Ayton scored 25 points on 10-for-10 shooting and added 13 rebounds in the Lakers’ 110–93 victory over the Toronto Raptors. He became the 34th player in NBA history to make at least 10 shots without a miss while also grabbing at least 10 boards.