New Lakers center Deandre Ayton has the opportunity to silence his critics and transform the team this season.

The Los Angeles Lakers brought in some new players that they believe will help this team reach the next level and truly become championship contenders.

Through two preseason games, Ayton has struggled to find his rhythm, recording just eight points in 39 minutes. The 27-year-old center, who has faced criticism in the past regarding his work ethic and consistency, made a surprising admission to reporters on Wednesday.

General manager Rob Pelinka is taking a low-risk, high-reward flier on Ayton and it is safe to assume playing alongside to Luka Doncic will help him out. The 27-year-old agreed with that narrative as he thinks having a facilitator like Doncic will be a massive help towards his production.

Social media erupted after seeing Deandre Ayton’s performance in his debut in gold and purple in the preseason game against Phoenix Suns.

Devin Booker hasn’t put too much thought into the impact that his former teammate might have on the Los Angeles Lakers. Deandre Ayton, the former Suns center, l

There does not seem to be any love lost between former Phoenix Suns teammates Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton. Booker’s Suns took on Ayton’s Los Angeles Lakers in a preseason game held Friday at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs,