Phoenix Suns fans experience a mix of emotions following Deandre Ayton’s trade

Apr 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half in game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Finally, after months of speculation, the Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns, and Milwaukee Bucks have completed a massive three-team trade that left fans stunned.

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In total, the Phoenix Suns received Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little, and Keon Johnson while trading away Deandre Ayton and rookie Toumani Camara.

This leaves only Devin Booker as the sole remaining player from the Suns’ 2021 roster, a team that achieved a remarkable 64 wins.

Deandre Ayton attended Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix during his high school days and later played college basketball at the University of Arizona. He has since been with the Suns for all five seasons of his NBA career after being drafted as the #1 overall pick in 2018.

So, of course, there is a bittersweet feeling for many Suns’ fans who have enjoyed watching Ayton throughout all his years in the valley.

The main contributor to (arguably) the greatest Suns play ever, and the most memorable sports moment of my life.

Thank you, @DeandreAyton. ????????pic.twitter.com/Lk5EjKJ7tt

— Suns Are Better (@SunsAreBetter) September 27, 2023

I sincerely hope Deandre Ayton balls out in Portland. Genuinely nice guy I enjoyed covering and talking with over the last 5 years, and I like his fit in Portland as part of a young rebuild

— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) September 27, 2023

thank you deandre ayton we will always have this pic.twitter.com/ee6iX3LjTG

— ???????????????????????????? (@angeliapt4) September 27, 2023

Thank you for everything Deandre Ayton. Legit sorry it didn’t work out here. Hope it does for him in Portland.

— LEEZUS (@AndrewLeezus) September 27, 2023

Thank you for everything @DeandreAyton ❤️ go ball out in portland ! pic.twitter.com/0NyqnVmJoK

— ???????????????????????? (@AaryanS19) September 27, 2023

Thanks for everything big fella ???? @DeandreAyton pic.twitter.com/4fNXP9VSog

— Devin ☀️⭐️⭐️ (@DevinPaterson4) September 27, 2023

I will forever be a fan and root for you always. Thank you Deandre Ayton for everything ???????? pic.twitter.com/xDv26lXzoe

— Jaysun☀️ (@JayyyJoyce) September 27, 2023

Couldn’t hate this trade more. @DeandreAyton deserved better. Beardown

— VB (@vinceb_77) September 27, 2023

PHX legend @DeandreAyton go ball out brotha ????????

— E (@ea_az7) September 27, 2023

Do you think Mat Ishbia and the Suns made the right choice by trading away Deandre Ayton?