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How Lakers' Deandre Ayton can rewrite his story: 'Changes our ceiling'

California Post·Melissa Rohlin·25 days ago
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This is Deandre Ayton’s chance to reinvent himself .  He can rewrite the script. Change his narrative. Rehabilitate his name .  His issues around professionalism? Total focus on the court can quiet them.  His lack of consistency? Dominance down low can smooth over that storyline.  Whether he’s ready for it or not, Deandre Ayton will play a pivotal role in how the Lakers-Thunder series turns out. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Ayton has gone from being a wildcard to being of pivotal importance to the Lakers in their second-round playoff series against the Thunder. “He’s the person that changes our ceiling the most,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said . Ayton is facing a frontcourt of Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein, two guys who are known for their elite rim protection. In Game 1, Ayton had a good performance, finishing with a game-high-tying 12 rebounds along with 10 points. But he needs to be better. Ayotn put up a double-double of 10 points in 12 rebounds in the Game 1 loss vs. Thunder.…

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