Portland Path Blazers heart Deandre Ayton is arguably taking part in the most effective basketball of his profession and it has come as a shock.
After beginning the primary 26 video games of the 2024 season with career-lows in factors per recreation (12.8) and discipline purpose share (53.7%), the previous No. 1 general choose has been as dominant as any heart within the NBA post-All-Star break.
Since Feb. 22, Ayton is averaging 24.5 factors per recreation (second amongst facilities), 14.3 rebounds (fourth general), 64.3% from the sector, 88.2% from the free throw line and ranks top-10 in double-doubles (seven).
Moreover, three 30-point outings over his final 5 video games notched the seven-footer his tenth profession 30-point efficiency.
