The Lakers want to wake up the sleeping lion in Deandre Ayton
Waiting for LeBron JamesLuka Doncic and Austin Reeves provide the kick-off Lakers in the Top 4 in their conference. But the avenger Deandre Ayton the Californians are also no stranger to a good start to the season.
In addition to his raw statistics (16.2 points and 8.4 rebounds at 69% skill), we especially note that when he ends up in a “double-double”, Los Angeles did not lose a single match: six wins and zero losses. Record is also perfect (5-0) when reaching 20 points…
« We need the best version to be as good as possible » assure in this sense Austin Reaves. « If so, we can be a very good team. If not, you can still win a few games with talent, but to be the team you want to be, you need your best version, every game. »
That’s exactly what drives it JJ Redick don’t drop Deandre Ayton and hope he activates “DominAyton” mode every night, ideally: ” We just want him to be a lion. That’s all. We want him to be a lion » reveals the coach of the Lakers.
Not everything is perfect yet, the Bahamian still shows irregularity, but he is improving as the matches go on. We noticed it in New Orleans and then Milwaukee, for two games: 20 points and 16 rebounds, then 20 points and 10 rebounds. For two victories, synonymous with “journey” ended in a positive (3-2).
Criticisms that should be forgotten
« She thrives on group energy and empowerment, encouragement and positive support » emphasizes JJ Redick. ” It took us eight, ten days to figure it out in the preseason. Once he did that, it was really great to see him grow with this group, to be fully invested and to be an integral part of this team. »
After it was pure and simple cut the Blazers during the summer, Deandre Ayton signed in Los Angeles to start from scratch, or almost, and ” rediscover the taste of victory “. Besides silence the critics about him…
« It’s sad that the world works like this, that you hear things about people before you even meet them, that people try to tell stories about you… » complains Austin Reaves, aware that his teammate did not have a good reputation in the NBA. ” The best thing you can do is judge people for yourself. What you hear and what I heard about him is that he was unflappable, moody… when it’s the complete opposite. »
The Lakers believe that ” an ideal player » for their workforce, Deandre Ayton was quickly embraced by his new team, who definitely didn’t hesitate to… room itto get the best out of it on the field.
« I came here and the Lakers did (imitates hug with arms), telling me, ‘YES, we love you.’ » so appreciates the one who is finally decided to (again) make effortswithin the ambitious formation.
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| Deandre Ayton | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | PHO | 71 | 30:45 | 58.5 | 0.0 | 74.6 | 3.1 | 7.1 | 10.3 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 16.3 |
| 2019-20 | PHO | 38 | 32:32 | 54.6 | 23.1 | 75.3 | 3.9 | 7.6 | 11.5 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 18.2 |
| 2020-21 | PHO | 69 | 30:39 | 62.6 | 20.0 | 76.9 | 3.3 | 7.2 | 10.5 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 14.4 |
| 2021-22 | PHO | 58 | 29:32 | 63.4 | 36.8 | 74.6 | 2.6 | 7.7 | 10.2 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 17.2 |
| 2022-23 | PHO | 67 | 30:22 | 58.9 | 29.2 | 76.0 | 2.6 | 7.4 | 10.0 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 18.0 |
| 2023-24 | BI | 55 | 32:26 | 57.0 | 10.0 | 82.3 | 3.2 | 7.9 | 11.1 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 16.7 |
| 2024-25 | BI | 40 | 30:09 | 56.6 | 18.8 | 66.7 | 3.1 | 7.1 | 10.2 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 14.4 |
| 2025-26 | LAL | 13 | 30:23 | 69.2 | 61.9 | 2.8 | 5.5 | 8.4 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 16.2 | |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2025-11-17 13:26:00
