Deandre Ayton Discussion: This Is A Platform I Can't Run From

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  1. KareemtheGreat33

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    He’s a former Number 1 pick for a reason. Talent is there, it’s his desire that is always questioned just like Parish when he was still in Golden State.
     
    KareemtheGreat33, Nov 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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    JSM, Nov 15, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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    great vibes, glad he's here and happy.

    Having a solid center makes such a huge difference
     
    sirronstuff, Nov 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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    Hopefully happy enough to stay at a slightly cut rate next year.

    We’re gonna have to do a bit of cap gymnastics to bring all of Reaves, Rui, Ayton, Smart and Lebron back.
     
    svtzr, Nov 15, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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    LeBron back? Like hell we are.
     
    ZenMaster, Nov 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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    Vet minimum who says no?

    :Laugh:

    heck, we'll draft your other kid in the 2nd round. No guaranteed contract this time, but all 3 of ya'all can play in a game.
     
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    Yeah... but you're both wrong haha. If Lebron can play 50-60 games a year plus the playoffs at an All NBA level, he is definitely someone to bring back. The question only remains, at what price point?

    Not to derail the Ayton thread because I'd like to bring him back as a 20-25m role player.
     
    svtzr, Nov 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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    Held his ground physically vs Giannis and Turner. He’s deceptively strong. Just a great, great addition to this team.
     
    CarolinaLakerFan, Nov 16, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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    DA again helps us to win the rebound battle

    Another solid game from him

    I like that he's consistently having good game

    20 pts 10 reb 2 stl 1 blk
     
    LakeShowAZ, Nov 16, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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    :Rondonod:
     
    Pioneer10, Nov 16, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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    Is it possible the "rust" colored hair is another player's attempt to honor Laker gold but wanting to stay closer to the old Forum gold than later years canary yellow, and the execution was off just a bit? :rock: :giggle:
     
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    He's now our #3 scorer. Rui is #4.
     
    karacha, Nov 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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    Of course, but he doesn't have to be. We'll take close enough or a reasonable shouting distance.
     
    gcclaker, Nov 16, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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    Agreed. I just cringe at the constant posting of “Shaq Numbers” here since it just diminishes the truth of Shaq’s dominance as a Laker.
    Ayton has been very good as a Laker, but in no way, shape, or form should he ever be considered Shaq-like.
    Gasol is a much better comp due to their similarities in a finesse based game.
     
    FrontOfJersey22, Nov 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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    Isn't just like one person doing that lol
     
    Pioneer10, Nov 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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    Yup, after every single game.
     
    FrontOfJersey22, Nov 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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    AR and DA are the 4th best assist combo this year, but if you add AR + DA and LD + DA we will be leading the league and then consider that our guys are still learning to play together. They are going to get better!!
     
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