Deandre Ayton's Lakers Journey: From Draft Advice to Team Fit
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Deandre Ayton, now joining the Los Angeles Lakers after stints with the Suns and Trail Blazers, was advised by Shaquille O’Neal in 2018 to carve out his own NBA legacy rather than follow in Shaq's footsteps. Ayton, who has averaged 16.4 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, aims to establish his unique identity in the league with the Lakers under coach JJ Redick.
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