Deandre Ayton Portland Trail Blazers 2024-2025 Game Issued Icon Edition Jersey

This home ‘Icon Edition’ jersey was issued to Deandre Ayton on December 1, 2024 when the Portland Trail Blazers played the Dallas Mavericks.

Ayton finished with 18 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal. The Trail Blazers lost to the Mavericks, 137-131.

DeAndre Ayton caught the attention of fans and scouts during his lone season at the University of Arizona. Selected as the first overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns, Ayton quickly made his mark as a formidable center. His nickname 'DominAyton' speaks to his commanding style of play, showcasing a blend of physicality and skill. In his rookie season in 2018-2019, Ayton lived up to the expectations, earning a spot on the NBA All-Rookie first team. He played a key role in turning around the Phoenix Suns organization and helped lead them to an NBA Finals appearance during the 2020-2021 season against the Milwaukee Bucks. 

Ayton was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers before the 2023-24 season, becoming one of the key pieces in their rebuilding process. At the time of cataloging, he has career averages of 16.5 points per game, 10.5 rebounds per game, and 1.6 assists per game.