The Los Angeles Lakers needed a center for years, and they finally answered LeBron James’ many calls by adding Deandre Ayton. The GOAT made it clear the franchise had to add a big man after their 2025 first-round playoff loss to the Timberwolves, but it was far from the first time. Ayton is unquestionably the best center of the LeBron era, and King James immediately made the move pay dividends.
In his first game back from injury, LeBron proved to be the perfect fit. He had 12 assists as the Lakers steamrolled the Jazz.