Deandre Ayton has been the talk of the town this past week after he officially signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. Ayton was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers after they reportedly couldn’t find a trade, and he became the No. 1 priority for the Lakers who were desperate to add a big man. A legit seven-footer who can score in a variety of ways, Ayton instantly becomes the best center on the roster and is line for a massive role given the lack of depth behind him. At Ayton’s introductory press conference, he answered a bevy of questions including how the criticism he’s received over the years fuels him as a player. The big man has the perfect opportunity to prove any detractors wrong, especially because he’ll be playing alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James. As a native of the Bahamas, Ayton is quite familiar with former Laker center Mychal Thompson. In an interview with ESPN LA, Ayton described Thompson’s impact on basketball in his native country: “That is the grandfather of this wholeRead More
Deandre Ayton Credits Mychal Thompson For Basketball In Bahamas
