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Draft guru says the quiet part out loud about Deandre Ayton so far

Related Topics: DeAndre Ayton, Austin Reaves

Sam Vecenie doesn't think Deandre Ayton is embracing his role as a rim-runner for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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At his best, Deandre Ayton is an imposing presence around the rim, giving the Los Angeles Lakers a guy who can enhance Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James’ talent, especially on the offensive end. Unfortunately, based on the way the preseason has gone, he doesn’t seem to be embracing the role as well as he should.