Deandre Ayton says he got tired of being the odd man out on the Lakers, but now he’s completely locked in “LeBron’s been locked in, Luka — everybody’s been completely locked in. I’m just tired of being the odd man out. The team’s been there; it’s just been me… but I’ve completely bought in, like 110%. I hope you see the work.” (Via @DanWoikeSports)

@LADEig if I’m still not sure whether DA will be useful in the playoffs

@LADEig @grok is this true?

@LADEig Respect to Ayton for this

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@LADEig Lebron and Ayton had to know their role

@LADEig All I ask from DA is to catch that ball like you mean it. & keep that ball HIGH!!!! He’s been great especially late in those last 2 games 🙏🏽 no complaints here

@LADEig He acted like had this opinion from the beginning…. Glad he finally realized

@LADEig Ayton is the key to a chip. Period. He is the X factor. The wildcard. If he is locked in and playing D and rebounding and setting good screens and doing all the things sky is the limit for the Lakers. When he plays well the Lakers are practically unbeatable.

@LADEig You can’t hate on a player taking responsibility like this 🤷‍♂️

@LADEig @DeandreAyton Laker fans see you. We inowwww your talent. Trust the process. And give your all for the team 🏆. Keep banging !!!!!

@LADEig Lakers coaching staff needs to drill into the big fella Keep doing what you been doing these past 5 games or so. That is all you have to do to be successful and for the team to be the best it can be

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@LADEig Dude plays 8 good minutes and says this. Hope he means it.

@LADEig Ayo @DeandreAyton we do see it! And we applaud it! If you keep this up, the team’s ceiling explodes. You’re more skilled than Capella, if you fully buy into that type of role you can have an even bigger impact than he ever did.

@LADEig Hard to believe he said that, but if it's true Lakers are real contenders

@LADEig Can definitely tell he’s locked in the last five minutes of the game. Let’s work on bringing that energy from the opening tip

@LADEig Not falling for it. I hope he keeps it up but I'll buy it WHEN he keeps it up. If we get into a playoff game and he gets bodied and has 2 points, and he keeps it up, ok. Until then, show me, dont tell me.

@LADEig love to hear it just stay consistent Who knows how far we’ll go.

@LADEig He can be THAT guy that is the difference maker and being the star Lakers Center holds a prestige of its own. He just doesn’t need to feel like he’s trying to be Luka or bron

@LADEig That's a true professional right there! His public acknowledgement that he was lacking also serves as an apology to his teammates. The Lakers will make it to at least the WCF this year.

@LADEig DA was immense in that 2021 Suns vs Laker series. If he can reach even 50% of that level, Lakers gonna surprise many!

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@LADEig Bron having a sit down with Ayton

@LADEig We love this just put in the effort and you’ll be rewarded

@LADEig Now he’s gotta stay locked in for over a week

@LADEig Well stop playing like you’re afraid of contact and start catching the ball high and aggressively attack instead of trying to post up smaller players 😤

@LADEig Imagine if he unlocks and plays like he did in Suns and better. Oh boy the Lakers will become a problem

@LADEig Shouldn’t have taken 65 games, but if he’s being true to his word then I’ll take it. If he plays to his defensive potential and is a willing screener and roller on the offense, the Lakers ceiling goes higher.

@LADEig Deandre(I ain’t no Clint Capela) Ayton

@LADEig First start working on catching the ball well And stop giving it away, you’re a big Guy Just accept your role and you will succeed

@LADEig Hopefully, DA could understand his primary role on this Lakers team is defense and rebounding.

@LADEig this is mental growth... happy for you man....

@LADEig His honesty is refreshing - we absolutely see the work. I hope DA stays in the right head space. As long as he does not get neg. He is great.

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@LADEig Until he plays regularly at a good level and stops being lazy, we won't have a better perspective on him; right now, he's just a mediocre guy.

@LADEig don’t need him to be dominant, a smoove 14/10 a night call it good

@LADEig Ayton is too talented to not be locked in. If he commits to what the team needs, he will be a great impact. I just need more hustle from him on the glass and be very active in the paint and set hard screen and cut hard

@LADEig pretty sure he said this in phoenix too 🤣🤣