Deandre Ayton, now with the Lakers, is determined to prove himself after a disappointing tenure with the Trail Blazers. He signed a two-year, $16.6 million deal after being bought out from Portland. His performance declined significantly, sparking doubts about his effort and potential. Ayton embraces criticism as motivation, expressing a desire to showcase his abilities alongside accomplished teammates. Despite injuries hindering his previous season, Ayton is prepared to rise to the occasion, aiming to reclaim his earlier success with the Suns and address concerns about his performance on the court.
"Most definitely. It fuels me. It fuels me up completely. And it's a different type of drive that I've been wanting to express for a long time. I think this is the perfect timing, here in the purple and gold."
"I can show what I really am and just be around some greats to really emphasize that for me as well. It is a lot of fuel in me to prove to the whole world."
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