As the Lakers push for a championship, center Jaxson Hayes views his role as transformative, especially with Luka Doncic joining the team. Hayes, a free-agent-to-be, is focused on seizing opportunities to excel and contribute to the team's success. He has been averaging 9 points per game with an impressive 76.9% shooting rate since Doncic's arrival. Coach JJ Redick recognizes Hayes as vital to the Lakers' championship aspirations, underscoring the importance of his elite performance for achieving their goal.
I just view it as opportunity to make a name for myself, an opportunity to go win some games and win a ring, said Hayes.
When teams do that, man, it's either Luka's gonna get a bucket or one of the shooters gonna get a bucket, Hayes added.
If we're wanting to win at the highest level, he's gotta be elite, said coach JJ Redick.
Hayes is averaging nearly 9.0 points per game while shooting 76.9% from the field with Doncic in the lineup.
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