Deandre Ayton claims Los Angeles Lakers superstars ‘troll him’ to get him going

Deandre Ayton Claims Lakers Superstars 'Troll' Him for Motivation

Deandre Ayton had a standout game against the Sacramento Kings, scoring 22 points and grabbing 15 rebounds.

Ayton has faced criticism since joining the Lakers, but his teammates are using it to motivate him.

They be trying to get me ticked off before these games, just to get me rolling.

Ayton explains that this "trolling" helps him perform better and shows that his teammates care.

Author's summary: Ayton reveals teammates' motivation tactic.

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The Big Lead The Big Lead — 2025-10-27