Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton is arguably playing the best basketball of his career and it has come as a surprise.
After starting the first 26 games of the 2024 season with career-lows in points per game (12.8) and field goal percentage (53.7%), the former No. 1 overall pick has been as dominant as any center in the NBA post-All-Star break.
Since Feb. 22, Ayton is averaging 24.5 points per game (second amongst centers), 14.3 rebounds (fourth overall), 64.3% from the field, 88.2% from the free throw line and ranks top-10 in double-doubles (seven).
Additionally, three 30-point outings over his last five games notched the seven-footer his 10th career 30-point performance.
