Deandre Ayton Portland Trail Blazers 2023-2024 Kia NBA Tip-Off Game Issued Association Edition Jersey | Matched to 2 Preseason Games

This away ‘Association Edition’ jersey was issued to Deandre Ayton on October 25, 2023, during the Kia NBA Tip-Off, when the Portland Trail Blazers played the Los Angeles Clippers. 

Ayton finished with 4 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, and 1 block. The Trail Blazers lost to the Clippers, 123-111. 

This jersey was worn by Deandre Ayton in the following preseason games: 

October 10, 2023, when the Trail Blazers played the New Zealand Breakers in the NBA preseason. Ayton finished with 8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. The Trail Blazers beat the Breakers, 106-66. 

October 12, 2023, when the Trail Blazers played the Phoenix Suns in the NBA preseason. Ayton finished with 7 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block. The Trail Blazers lost to the Suns, 122-111. 

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 this past offseason to the Portland Trail Blazers, becoming one of the key pieces in their rebuilding process. At the time of cataloging, he has career averages of 16.4 points per game, 10.4 rebounds per game, and 1.6 assists per game.