Deandre Ayton says this year's Suns are even better than 2021 NBA Finals squad | NBA on ESPN

Chiney Ogwumike talks with Phoenix Suns star big man Deandre Ayton about his growth as two-way player and how the Suns' 2021 NBA Finals run has changed his mindset.

0:00 DA's emergence as a defensive force
2:34 What DA tells himself before every game
3:16 Why the Suns are so good on defense
4:48 DA's goals on offense
5:36 Becoming a star in his role
6:12 What it feels like to be in All-Star consideration
7:24 DA's work with assistant coach Mark Bryant
8:58 What "DOMINAYTON" means to him
10:19 What makes Chris Paul so good in pick-and-roll
10:58 DA's relationship with Chris Paul
12:35 DA's relationship with Devin Booker
14:18 Chris Paul's immediate impact on the team
15:21 The "Valley-Oop"
18:10 Monty Williams' playoff speech and influence
20:15 How fatherhood drives DA's consistency
21:39 Making it to the NBA Finals so quickly
22:45 Handling offseason distractions
23:58 Personal and team goals for the season
24:41 Are the Suns the best team in the league?

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