The Los Angeles Lakers had one clear priority this offseason, get Luka Doncic an upgrade at center. By signing Deandre Ayton, they did not just fill a spot; they upgraded dramatically, replacing Jaxson Hayes with a proven, versatile big man who can thrive alongside their new face of the franchise.
Deandre Ayton changes everything for the Lakers frontcourt
Jovan Buha of Buha’s Block noted, “They addressed arguably the biggest need of the roster at the center spot with getting DeAndre Ayton and getting him on a team-friendly contract.