"I truly am like, I love playing this game and I take great passion of playing on both ends of the floor. I still believe just being a two-way player in this league, that's truly my second nature, and that's how I want to be noted as in this league."
"I can play hard on offense. I can play hard on defense. So, that's just really my goal - running the floor always and closing out possessions with rebounds and protecting the rim."
Deandre Ayton returns to the playoffs for the first time since 2023, looking to establish himself as a top two-way player for the Lakers. Despite posting career lows in points and rebounds this season, he achieved a career-best shooting percentage. With key players injured, the Lakers rely on Ayton's defensive skills and rim protection. Ayton expresses his passion for the game and commitment to being an all-around player, focusing on enhancing his performance in the playoffs.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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