Few, if any, players in the NBA will have an easier environment to thrive in next season than Deandre Ayton. The Los Angeles Lakers new starting center has not enjoyed a gift-wrapped situation like this since his days with the Phoenix Suns.
If this union between Ayton and the Lakers does not work out, it would put a significant dark cloud over the rest of the playing days for the former first overall pick. Zach Lowe painted a clear picture when discussing the matter on a recent episode of his podcast.
Lowe said, "Ayton, if you can't make this work, playing for a contract with these two dudes [Luka Doncic and LeBron James], .