Shea Serrano says what LA fans think about Deandre Ayton
Deandre Ayton he debuted for Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, and well, it was, um, okay.
The Lakers lost to the Warriors, 119-109, at Cripto.com Arena despite Luka Doncic’s 43-point effort. The purple and gold kept the game close until the fourth quarter, but the Warriors proved too much.
Ayton finished with 10 points, six rebounds and one block in 34 minutes. He also had four turnovers.
While it was only one game, The Ringer’s Shea Serrano asked a a deep existential question: “What’s the fastest you’ve seen a team’s fan base decide to hate their new player? Because Deandre Ayton and Lakers fans might be trying to beat that record.”
The 27-year-old Ayton looked out of place on several occasions and seemed to lack energy. He could still be adjusting to coach JJ Redick’s system, but he’s getting the most minutes among big men he just needs to help Ayton progress.
Fans were quick to pick up on Serrano’s comment.
“He sells for them himself, I’d break pitchforks if I was a Lakers fan.” he said @sportsvithmina.
“There’s a reason Portland paid him to go,” he added @rip_citi_twelve.
“Lakers fans are literally the only ones who didn’t see this coming.” wrote @_TylerReid_.
“I hope the prosecutor doesn’t go too far on social media, because Lakers fans will eat him alive. Not surprising.” published @drsabian123.
“His barber needs to do an intervention,” he joked @topherstreet.
Ayton signed a two-year, $16.6 million deal with the Lakers in the offseason after spending two injury-riddled seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers.
2025-10-22 05:57:00
