Deandre Ayton Sends Clear Message About His Priorities After Lakers Debut Against Suns

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NBAE/Getty Lakers Deandre Ayton didn’t light up the scoreboard in his Lakers debut — scoring just one point in 18 minutes — but he preferred to highlight another part of his game. Ayton blocked two shots on Friday, which he said reflected his focus on defense after signing with L.A. this summer. “I wanted to show the team I’m more committed on the defensive end more than the offense in a way,” Ayton told reporters, via Khobi Price of The Orange …

Deandre Ayton Sends Clear Message About His Priorities After Lakers Debut Against Suns

Deandre Ayton (Image Credits: Imagn) The Los Angeles Lakers picked Deandre Ayton this offseason. After signing a two-year deal with the Lakers, Ayton is already set to make his mark in the Lakers’ depth and work on his weaknesses. However, his debut with the Lakers started with a 103-81 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Ayton started his Career with the Suns in the 2018 NBA draft as a first overall pick. Last season, he played for the Portland Trail Bla…