Deandre Ayton reportedly had a messy tenure that ultimately led to the Portland Trail Blazers buying out his contract, but his new squad could help put some of his past issues behind him.

The Lakers' new big man, Deandre Ayton, has been welcomed by the fan base with open arms, and head coach JJ Redick may have a similar positive reaction to the signing.

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their most significant need this offseason. They signed DeAndre Ayton after missing out on several top centers. The decision quickly shifts focus to one of the historic moments of 2022,