Watch: 9 best things said at Deandre Ayton's Phoenix Suns introduction

The No. 1 overall draft pick was introduced as the newest member of the Phoenix Suns on Friday.聽

A new era

Deandre Ayton press conference — (Justin Spears / 蜜柚直播)

By Justin Spears / 蜜柚直播

PHOENIX 鈥� It's official. Fans and reporters on Friday welcomed Deandre Ayton as the newest member of the Phoenix Suns after the franchise drafted him No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft. Ayton took a flight from New York to Phoenix on limited sleep and spent Friday afternoon greeting the crowd at Talking Stick Resort Arena.聽

Among Ayton were the Suns' other draft picks: Villanova's Mikal Bridges, Colorado's George King, and French point guard 脡lie Okobo.

Suns GM Ryan McDonough called the afternoon a "historic day for the franchise" and was thrilled to start a new era of Suns basketball with his star big man at the forefront.

Ayton will play in the same state which he played high school and college ball, which called for a special press conference. Here are the best things said at Ayton's introduction:聽

'A dream come true'

Deandre Ayton on when he heard Adam Silver announce his name as the No. 1 pick: 鈥淚t鈥檚 a dream come true.鈥�
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Ayton will wear No. 22

Deandre Ayton says he plans on wearing No. 22 for the Suns.Ayton also talks about Allonzo Trier and Rawle Alkins going undrafted.
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports)

Relationship with Bridges

Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges on their relationship before the :
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Living up to the hype

Deandre Ayton on his expectations:
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

How does one defend Deandre Ayton?

Former guard George King on how to defend Deandre Ayton: 鈥淭ry your best.鈥�
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Phoenix's young core

Deandre Ayton on joining the Suns鈥� young core of Devin Booker and Josh Jackson: 鈥淲e鈥檙e gonna take it to the next level. ... We can start a winning legacy.鈥�
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Sean Miller will always be welcome in Phoenix

Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov says Sean Miller will always be invited to practices and training camp.
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Beef with The Process

Deandre Ayton on 鈥檚 tweet that Ayton can鈥檛 play defense: 鈥淣o comment.鈥�
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)

Catching some Zs

Deandre Ayton got a quick nap on the plane from New York to Phoenix, but that鈥檚 about it. It鈥檚 been a chaotic 24 hours for the former Wildcat.
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)