DeAndre Ayton: The game is changing a lot, but I just want to stick to the old-school big man

DeAndre Ayton talked with reporters after being picked by the Suns with the 1st overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft.

Per ESPN, "Having my name called being the first pick for the Phoenix Suns was mind-blowing," he said. "Having all that confidence leading up to that point when I saw [NBA commissioner] Adam Silver come out, I was just waiting for my name. He just called it and my mind went blank. I just did the routine everyone else is supposed to do and I just soaked in and enjoyed the moment. I saw the reaction on my mom's face and it was just priceless."

Ayton, though, told reporters Thursday night that he'll be fine protecting the rim.
"Most definitely," he said. "I haven't had the exposure in college to really guard big men, or the big men that I guard haven't really touched the ball or really do what they were supposed to do.
"I know the game is changing a lot, but I just want to stick to the old-school big man. Being down low and really trying to be dominant."