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Phoenix Suns GM Ryan McDonough (right) introduces draft picks George King, Mikal Bridges, Deandre Ayton and Elie Okobo on June 22, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Suns draft picks Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges react as they see the large crowd gathered for their news conference on June 22, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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The Phoenix Suns use their number one draft pick to select Deandre Ayton on June 21, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Deandre Ayton is interviewed on ESPN after the Phoenix Suns selected the Arizona center nunmber one in the NBA Draft on June 21, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Deandre Ayton of Arizona is interviewed after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 2018 NBA draft in Brooklyn.
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Deandre Ayton of Arizona greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 2018 NBA draft in Brooklyn.
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Deandre Ayton of Arizona reacts with family and friends after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 2018 NBA draft in Brooklyn.
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Deandre Ayton walks out on the main stage with his family during introductions before being selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 2018 NBA draft in Brooklyn.
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Arizona Wildcats freshman forward Deandre Ayton is making an impact in college basketball this season.
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NBA mock draft: Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton could be picked by the Phoenix Suns at No. 1 overall in the 2018 NBA draft.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton argues a call against the UCLA Bruins at McKale Center.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller talks to Deandre Ayton during a Dec. 18, 2017 game against North Dakota State at McKale Center.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton is defended by USC Trojan Nick Rakocevic during the first half at McKale Center.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) dunks as Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) stands in the paint during the second half at Wells-Fargo Arena.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) shoots over Arizona State’s Romello White at Wells-Fargo Arena on Feb. 15, 2018.
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Arizona State Sun Devils forward Romello White (23) and Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) go up for the tipoff during the first half at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Jan 25, 2018; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) signals after drawing the foul during the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
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Arizona’s Deandre Ayton (13) screams after scoring and drawing a foul against ASU’s De’Quon Lake (35) during the first half at McKale Center on December 30, 2017 in Tucson, Ariz.
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How would Deandre Ayton look in a Suns uniform?
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Arizona forward Deandre Ayton dunks during the first half of the team’s NCAA college basketball game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
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Jan 27, 2018; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) reacts to a call as Utah Utes forward Jayce Johnson (34) celebrates during the first half at McKale Center.
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Jan 25, 2018; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Deandre Ayton (13) Colorado Buffaloes guard George King (24) guard Tyler Bey (1) and forward Lucas Siewert (23) (right) battle for the ball during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
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Deandre Ayton (0) played for the West team in 2017 McDonalds’s All American Game on March 29, 2017 at the United Center in Chicago.
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Hillcrest Prep’s DeAndre Ayton warms up for the 2017 Hoophall Classic on Saturday, January 14, 2017, in Springfield, MA.
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Hillcrest Prep’s DeAndre Ayton (0) take a shot in the 2017 Hoophall Classic on Saturday, January 14, 2017, in Springfield, MA.
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DeAndre Ayton (0) in a high school basketball game at the 2017 Hoophall Classic on Saturday, January 14, 2017, in Springfield, MA..
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Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.
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Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.
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Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.
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Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.
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Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.
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Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.
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Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.
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Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.
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Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.
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Hillcrest Prep junior DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot-1 basketball player, is rated the No.1 player in the country. Pictured here at Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, AZ on February 1, 2016.
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The 7-foot-1, 240-pound junior Deandre Ayton leaves class for practice Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.
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The 7-foot-1, 240-pound junior Deandre Ayton works on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.
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The 7-foot-1, 240-pound junior Deandre Ayton works on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.
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Deandre Ayton during practice Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.
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Deandre Ayton during practice Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.
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While teammates leave, Jade Lee and Deandre Ayton work with teacher Brittany Connerly after class on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.
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While staying after class, Deandre Ayton works with teacher Brittany Connerly and teammate Jade Lee on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.
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While staying after class, Deandre Ayton works with teacher Brittany Connerly and teammate Jade Lee on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.
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The 7-foot-1, 240-pound junior Deandre Ayton works with teacher Brittany Connerly on a history assignment Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Hillcrest Prep suddenly became megagiant and put under national microscope, partnering with Starshine Academy in Phoenix.
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Hillcrest Prep’s DeAndre Ayton (0) high-fives Marvin Bagley III after making a dunk and drawing a foul during an exhibition game against Phoenix Community College at Phoenix Community College in Phoenix, AZ on October 8, 2015.
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Hillcrest Prep’s Marvin Bagley III (L) and DeAndre Ayton celebrate a bucket during an exhibition game against Phoenix Community College at Phoenix Community College in Phoenix, AZ on October 8, 2015.
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Hillcrest Prep’s DeAndre Ayton talks with teammate Marvin Bagley III during an exhibition game against Phoenix Community College at Phoenix Community College in Phoenix, AZ on October 8, 2015.
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Hillcrest Prep’s Marvin Bagley III (R) talks with DeAndre Ayton during an exhibition game against Phoenix Community College at Phoenix Community College in Phoenix, AZ on October 8, 2015.
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Phoenix Suns GM Ryan McDonough (right) introduces draft picks George King, Mikal Bridges, Deandre Ayton and Elie Okobo on June 22, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Published 10:16 a.m. MT Aug. 20, 2018
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has been an outspoken supporter of the Mercury on social media.
He’s taking his support up a notch for the WNBA playoffs.
The former University of Arizona standout has purchased 300 tickets for the Mercury’s single-elimination Round 1 playoff game against the Dallas Wings on Tuesday night at Arizona State University’s Wells Fargo Arena at 5:30 p.m.
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The tickets will be available to be claimed on a first-come, first-served basis on the north side of the arena beginning at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Fans may claim up to four tickets per person, while supplies last.
Love this quote. Deandre Ayton on meeting Diana Taurasi Tuesday: “I was freaking out. She was saying, ‘Hello, it’s great to have you.’ I was like star-struck. I was speechless. She is the Michael Jordan of the WNBA.”
— scott bordow (@sbordow) July 4, 2018
Ayton, the No.1 pick in the 2018 NBA draft, praised WNBA all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi as “the Michael Jordan of the WNBA” following a Suns Summer League practice on July 4.
Tickets for the Mercury’s Round 1 playoff matchup with the Dallas Wings at Wells Fargo Arena Tuesday are available online at PhoenixMercury.com or by phone at 602-252-WNBA.
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The Mercury’s Diana Taurasi talks about her Tuesday meeting with the Suns’ Deandre Ayton.
Scott Bordow, azcentral sports
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