Deandre Ayton Discussion: Agrees To Sign With Lakers

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    JLaker17, Jul 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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    There it is…
     
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    “I love you Rob”

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    I noticed that they chose not to list how much the Lakers are paying him, but chose to publish the combined amount of his buyout and what the Lakers are paying him to try to keep his perceived value up for next year and beyond.
     
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    Great news, finally!
     
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    I don't hate that. Big fella can shoot, rebound, and defend. Nice lob threat as well for Luka.
     
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    Welcome to the Lakers!

    You have a wonderful opportunity here with a storied franchise

    You could be one of our greats. It's there for the taking

    Put your ego aside and make it work

    It not only benefits the Lakers, it benefits you

    Go Lakers!
     
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    Although I have a feeling this could very well turn out to be a flop, getting Ayton without giving up assets and short term deal is a risk worth a taking.
     
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    Welcome to LA big man, now get prepared to work.
     
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    The Lakers are back!
     
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    Whew, we finally have a real center

    Okay, semi- real

    Better than what we've been running out there

    Someone needs to light a fire under his a**
     
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    Luka will make him into a monster
     
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    Let's hope so
     
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    I really like Ayton, just hope it's not another Wood situation!
     
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    In Los Angeles, Ayton will slide into the starting center slot, provide an anchor and partner with fellow 2018 top pick Luka Doncic with the Lakers. Ayton and Doncic went Nos. 1 and 3, respectively, in the 2018 draft, developing a relationship from that class

    Ayton, who will turn 27 on July 23, averaged 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds while shooting 56.6% last season.
    He is the first player to average at least 10 points and 10 rebounds in each of his first seven NBA seasons since Dwight Howard, whose career began in 2004-05. Ayton also is one of four players to average at least 10 points and 10 rebounds in each of the past seven seasons
    https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45649142/lakers-reach-agreement-center-deandre-ayton
     
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    The mid range assassin. He should get a lot of easy buckets with Luka. I'm looking forward of how he plays defense vs Jokic etc..
     
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    Welcome to the Lakers big guy. Hope Luka is able to instill his love of playing basketball into your tall body.
     
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    He’s underachieved & had some drama in PHO, but he’s never played with 3 playmakers like Luka, LeBron & Reaves.
     
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    eat it, pritchard.
     
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