Ayton set to anchor defense — and maybe dunk the moon
Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick outlined Deandre Ayton’s duties for 2025–26: screen hard, run the rim, and guard like his life depends on it. The coach stressed Ayton must touch the ball to stay involved.
Through preseason, Ayton’s defense shines, the offense’s coming—perhaps like a late-arriving Hollywood sequel with a bigger budget.
