Deandra Aiton speaks after severe debut Los Angeles

Los Angeles Lakers center DEANDRE AITONdebut with his new team did not go as planned as well as Lakers fell off 103-81 on Phoenix Sun in their presentone open Friday night.

Aton, facing his former team, fought in officated in limited minutes. The 27-year-old ended with one point, eight rebounds, two blocks, one aids and one steal 18 minutes. He missed both of trying target in the field and went 1-for-2 from the line of free throws while he committed four turnarounds.

After the game, Aton talked to ESPN Dave McMenamine about his performance and its focus For the upcoming season.

“Yes, I wanted to show the team I was more dedicated to the defensive end than an offensive end,” Aton said. “Like, I said from the Get Go – I’m not really here for whatever the lakers really want me to do. And the main objects. And the Main Objective. And Had Fun Man, Just Blocked Some Shots Today. Just Being That Anchor, Just Being That Anchor, seeing how guys are responsing to me, you know, just terminology and stuff like. Just get out and be in the offense and create from our defense, so it was fun. “

“I’m not here for numbers. I’m just here for everything Leiri really want to do”

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Deandra Aiton aims to log Lakers ban after a peaceful debut against the sun

Aton Joined Lakehi earlier this summer After finalizing the redemption with Blazers Portland Trail Blazers. It appeared in 40 matches with portland during the 2024-25 season, on average 14.4 points, 10.2 rebokes, 1.6 helps and one block per game while shooting 56.6 percent from the field.

The original general selection is expected to provide Lakers in internal defense, repulsion and protection from RIM. The team asked for strengthening to move in the 2025-26 campaign. Despite a peaceful debt, AITON defensive energy and effort considered positive rejects of coaching staff.

Friday The match marked the gathering for Aiton and the Sun, a franchise that first made it as a whole in 2018. years and where he spent the first five career seasons before trading in Portland in Portland in 2023. years.

Lakers will continue to pre-season play on Sunday, 5. October, at 20:30 and ESPN. Los Angeles opens regular season 21. October against golden state warriors.