Deandre Ayton has fully committed to a selfless role with the Los Angeles Lakers, abandoning offensive ambitions in favor of defense, rebounding and effort plays that have helped fuel a six-game winning streak going into Wednesday's game at the Houston Rockets. "I bought in. Completely, like 110 percent. I hope you see the work," Ayton told The Athletic. The shift in mindset followed a road loss to the Denver Nuggets, when Ayton resolved to stop being a liability and start impacting winning. ...
The Deandre Ayton experience with the Los Angeles Lakers has been a roller coaster ride as he has, at times, been exactly what the team has needed, but other times has barely been noticeable on the court. The big man didn’t do himself any favors when he recently complained openly about his role in front […]
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