Since 2008 there are two first round draft picks that didn’t reach extensions with their teams. Anthony Bennet and Deandre Ayton.
I think it’s looney that the Suns didn’t sign Ayton to an extension. He’s 22, he’s coming off a Finals run where he averaged 16 and 12 while anchoring the defense. Chris Paul got locked down and if he has a better series distributing the ball you could argue Aytons numbers are even better. He has the second longest streak of consecutive playoff games shooting 60% or above at 17 behind Shaq.
If you’re dishing out 60 plus million dollars next year to Paul, Bridges, and Shamet, you gotta give Deandre the money. This could greatly impact team chemistry this season