There is still a level of caution revolving around Deandre Ayton that is hard to shake. However, in the very early parts of the Ayton experience for the Los Angeles Lakers, it is likewise difficult to shake the present feeling that Rob Pelinka and the front office made the biggest steal of the summer.
NBA general managers got together recently to vote on a long list of topics for their annual survey ahead of the new season. One of the subjects up for discussion was the most underrated player acquisition.
Desmond Bane won the category with 17 percent of the vote, trailed closely by Cam Johnson with 13 percent, and Kristaps Porzingis with 10 percent.