It's hard not to overreact to one preseason game, but the Los Angeles Lakers should still be concerned that newcomer Deandre Ayton recorded a total of one point in their 103-81 loss to the Phoenix Suns.
Ayton finished the game with just one point to go along with eight rebounds, two blocks, and four turnovers, in 18 minutes of play. He didn't make a single field goal attempt and seemed to struggle with the Lakers' lack of playmaking, as neither LeBron James nor Luka Doncic suited up for this contest.
Los Angeles went big with Austin Reaves as their primary playmaker, and it exploited Ayton's weakness as a center who heavily relies on others to be set up for success.