With Cavaliers core Garland secured an enviable big contract, it was extremely irritating for the Suns' interior big player Ayton. In fact, not only Garland, but also many young players such as Doncic and Trae Young have been awarded ideal contracts that match their abilities, and it is no accident that Ayton deserves this treatment. Ayton does have this need, which is well known, but the Suns are too strong to offer a big 5-year, $200 million contract for the time being. The reason is also easy to understand, that is, the Suns feel that Ayton does not deserve such a contract, preferring to leave better treatment to other core players.
The author thinks that Ayton is a little frustrated, but not pessimistic, after all, the Suns have other considerations, in the end they are still unwilling to meet Ayton's words, the only way is to trade Ayton, the Suns will certainly not lose, but also through Ayton to get the good players they want. Why is Ayton frustrated, because his first choice should be to stay in the Suns, one is to play in the Suns is happy, very adapted to such an offensive and defensive system. Second, Ayton is also the core of the Suns' inner line, which is very beneficial to his continued growth. The third is to have the opportunity to participate in the finals often, after all, the Suns are the strongest team in the league.
At present, there is news that Ayton has used other means to force the Suns to comply, and Ayton's team has begun to have in-depth contact with the Pistons to explore the possibility of cooperation, mainly around three aspects, the first is that Ayton's big contract must be the top salary, which is a rigid condition. The second is that Ayton must be the first core of the Pistons. The third is how the Pistons should complete a deal with the Suns, such as by signing first and then trading. Initially, it is estimated that the Ayton team only uses the Pistons to help them solve their problems with the Suns, and may not really join the Pistons.
In general, Ayton should have a hard time getting his wish, the Suns currently have the initiative, if they don't want to offer a maximum salary in the first place, how can they be pressured to give in? Not to mention, the real core of the Suns are Paul and Booker, and it is indeed unlikely that he will pay a maximum salary contract for Ayton. If Ayton can calm down, the question he should think about is whether the top salary contract is important or the collective honor is important. As long as you think clearly, it is easy to make a decision. If you want to pay the maximum salary, after the season, he is a free agent, he can pursue the maximum salary contract, and there is no problem in joining the bad team.
If you want to win the championship, you should prefer to stay with the Suns, negotiate a contract extension with the Suns in a dignified manner, only to play the price and win the championship, why does Ayton have no top salary contract? Of course, Ayton can also consider joining other teams that want to win the championship as a free agent, such as the Warriors, Lakers 76ers, etc., but it is very difficult to join, and these teams may not be the most suitable for Ayton. Truth be told, if it weren't for Embiid's type of strong center, a center like Ayton who doesn't like physical confrontation would have limited tactical value and definitely understand the Suns' reservations. Initially, Ayton will most likely end up pursuing a top-salary contract as a free agent, which should be the most important choice in Ayton's career.