Deandre Ayton gets NSFW on why he’s happy to be in LA

Deandre Ayton he attracted attention with his comments after the game in Los Angeles The Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 119-95 on Saturday night.

Ayton is in his eighth season in the NBA, his first with the Lakers. He went through some tough times during his stints in Phoenix and Portland, never really reaching his ceiling as a player. However, his arrival in Los Angeles saw him take a turn for the better, making significant progress as one of the better centers in the league.

Aiton reflected on the team’s victory after the game, according to reporter Dave McMenamin. He stated that the Lakers’ recent loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was a wake-up call for the team, as they know what they need to do to get back on track.

“I told Kleber and Wand … that the OKC game woke us up. Going in with a different mindset and understanding is like forgetting the back-to-back. You know what I’m saying? This is Laker basketball. We’re trying to win the game,” Ayton said.

A reporter later asked him why he was happy to be in Los Angeles. Ayton made his answer very clear with a loud and explicit statement.

“I’M FREAKING EXCITED. I love everything. I love everything.”

Another classic postgame interview session with Deandre Ayton. Typing his quotes won’t do it justice. Just watch. pic.twitter.com/vsPUZb46Ed

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) November 16, 2025

As Deandre Ayton, the Lakers played against the Bucks

It’s clear to see that Deandre Ayton is enjoying being with the Lakers. Blowing out the Bucks on Saturday was the cherry on top.

Los Angeles was excellent on both sides of the ball. They took a 30-18 lead after the first quarter and didn’t slow down, outscoring Milwaukee 35-16 in the second period. Although the Bucks cut the deficit to 11 in the third quarter, it was too late as the Lakers mounted enough offense to fend off a potential rally.

Shot selection, rebounds and steals played a big factor in the first half. The Lakers cruised in all three categories shooting 49% from the field, including 39% from three, while grabbing 47 rebounds and 13 steals. It was the opposite for the Bucks, who made just 40% of their field goal attempts with 39 rebounds and six steals.

Four players scored in double figures for Los Angeles throughout the contest. Luka Dončić led the way with 41 points, nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block. He shot 9-of-19 from the field, including 5-of-11 from beyond the arc and 18-of-20 from the free throw line. Austin Reaves followed with 25 points and eight assists, Deandre Ayton had 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Jackson Hayes had 10 points and six rebounds.

Los Angeles improved to a 10-4 record on the season, holding fourth place in the Western Conference standings. They are above the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns while trailing the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.

After this match, the Lakers will be at home for their next contest. They host the Utah Jazz on November 18th at 10:30pm ET.