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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#141 » by thamadkant » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:22 am

lilfishi22 wrote:FWIW I absolute think he's better than Christian Wood and they are fundamentally different players but what annoyed a lot of fans about Wood (effort, motor, avoiding contact, attitude) is still there with DA.



Ayton also weren't treated by referees when he did get fouled. Again, looking at old game threads would see both Suns and Blazer fans complain that Ayton got fouled but no free throws. So yes, he isn't aggressive in making contact, but he also got fouled and not rewarded for... same fouls someone like Davis or Embiid would get rewarded for.


But now wearing purple and gold, I definitely expect Ayton to double his FTA from 2 to around 4.... at least.
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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#142 » by JoseRizal » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:22 am

Ayton will now be the new Laker goat, scapegoat... :lol:
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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#143 » by DusterBuster » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:23 am

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DusterBuster wrote:The Lakers fans over/under on absolutely despising Ayton is officially set at 23.5 games.

He should have gone to the Pelicans or Brooklyn if he wanted to mail it in. One of the worst places to go if you aren’t going to play hard and doesn’t seem he makes much money off this either.


He wants the big lights and likes the idea of being "a star", but it's well known and reported on by those who've been close to him on the Blazers beat over the past 2 years that simply... basketball is not the most important thing in DA's life. Games, time off, etc... the NBA is just a job for him like all our jobs our to most of us. Doesn't mean he doesn't want to work for a cool company.
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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#144 » by DusterBuster » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:26 am

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lilfishi22 wrote:FWIW I absolute think he's better than Christian Wood and they are fundamentally different players but what annoyed a lot of fans about Wood (effort, motor, avoiding contact, attitude) is still there with DA.


Ayton also weren't treated by referees when he did get fouled. Again, looking at old game threads would see both Suns and Blazer fans complain that Ayton got fouled but no free throws. So yes, he isn't aggressive in making contact, but he also got fouled and not rewarded for... same fouls someone like Davis or Embiid would get rewarded for.

But now wearing purple and gold, I definitely expect Ayton to double his FTA from 2 to around 4.... at least.


We'll see. DA is allergic to anything inside 5ft to the rim. His midrange is money tho, one of the best midrange bigmen guys in the league. But if you're hoping for a Shaq or Dwight style play out of him... boy howdy are you gonna be disappointed.

I think lilfishi's example of Wood is perfect. He's lightyears more talent than Wood was, but the stuff between the ears is a problem.
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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#145 » by Mr.Raptorsingh » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:26 am

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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton to Lakers 

Post#146 » by davidv2001 » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:26 am

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JHFVF07 wrote:Great, now we send Reaves and "5 seconds" to NYK for Bridges and are good to go!!!


Are you going to drug Leon Rose first? He’s immediately hanging up the phone if Pelinka calls with that offer.


It's actually the most sane Lakers trade proposal on this board the whole offseason, even though it was probably meant as a joke. Ignoring the fact of course that it wouldn't work salary wise and that they can't do multi player trades.


The fact that is the most sane Lakers’ trade proposal here the entire offseason just means the bar is incredibly low.
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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#147 » by RookieStar » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:30 am

Well... hollywood does make a lot of dramas.

You can bet we all be watching this production with popcorn
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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#148 » by lilfishi22 » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:36 am

thamadkant wrote:
lilfishi22 wrote:FWIW I absolute think he's better than Christian Wood and they are fundamentally different players but what annoyed a lot of fans about Wood (effort, motor, avoiding contact, attitude) is still there with DA.



Ayton also weren't treated by referees when he did get fouled. Again, looking at old game threads would see both Suns and Blazer fans complain that Ayton got fouled but no free throws. So yes, he isn't aggressive in making contact, but he also got fouled and not rewarded for... same fouls someone like Davis or Embiid would get rewarded for.


But now wearing purple and gold, I definitely expect Ayton to double his FTA from 2 to around 4.... at least.

Wood's FTr dropped when he put on the Laker jersey
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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#149 » by meekrab » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:42 am

Tor_Raps wrote:Where all the Lakers fans who said I was tripping when I said "Ayton to the Lakers" is all but a formality.

The corrupt keep corrupting... arrgghhh lol

Yeah it's so corrupt for the Lakers to sign a busto, mediocre, bad attitude player nobody else wants. :lol:
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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#150 » by enigmatics » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:43 am

SkyBill40 wrote:"Multiple teams reached out to Blazers general manager Joe Cronin to conduct background on Ayton and received strong reviews surrounding Ayton's leadership and mentoring of big men such as Donovan Clingan."

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45649142/lakers-reach-agreement-center-deandre-ayton

UglyBugBall wrote:Honestly, if he plays up to his potential, we’re talking best big on the Lakers since Shaq. No disrespect to Pau, Bynum, Dwight (the first time), or AD but Ayton’s ceiling as a true center, on both ends, is up there. If he stays healthy and puts together a few big years in LA, he’s absolutely in the Hall of Fame conversation down the road.


Uhh... yeah...

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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#151 » by Cactus Jack » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:43 am

Mamba Mentality wrote:Luka+Ayton connection is going to feed families. Even with all his flaws Ayton is a massive upgrade over the crap we ran out there last season.

What exactly is the plan? Run with Lebron until he decides to hang it up? At which point they then try to build around Luka? It seems like a roster that's kind of stuck in between.
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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#152 » by thamadkant » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:44 am

lilfishi22 wrote:
thamadkant wrote:
lilfishi22 wrote:FWIW I absolute think he's better than Christian Wood and they are fundamentally different players but what annoyed a lot of fans about Wood (effort, motor, avoiding contact, attitude) is still there with DA.



Ayton also weren't treated by referees when he did get fouled. Again, looking at old game threads would see both Suns and Blazer fans complain that Ayton got fouled but no free throws. So yes, he isn't aggressive in making contact, but he also got fouled and not rewarded for... same fouls someone like Davis or Embiid would get rewarded for.


But now wearing purple and gold, I definitely expect Ayton to double his FTA from 2 to around 4.... at least.

Wood's FTr dropped when he put on the Laker jersey


Wood is no way near the offensive threat as Ayton.

Comparing Wood to Ayton when both are motivated is ridiculous. Even lazy Ayton is better than Wood trying hard.
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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#153 » by Tor_Raps » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:44 am

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Tor_Raps wrote:Where all the Lakers fans who said I was tripping when I said "Ayton to the Lakers" is all but a formality.

The corrupt keep corrupting... arrgghhh lol

Yeah it's so corrupt for the Lakers to sign a busto, mediocre, bad attitude player nobody else wants. :lol:


Multiple teams wanted the guy on his current contract, its just no one wanted him at max value.
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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#154 » by metalinguss » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:45 am

UglyBugBall wrote:Not even kidding, this might go down as one of the best signings the Lakers have made in the last 10–15 years.

Ayton catches way too much hate, but people forget he’s a legit 7 footer who’s averaged a double-double basically every season since he came into the league. He’s not just tall he’s skilled. Soft touch around the rim, can hit that short midrange, strong rebounder, and when he’s locked in defensively, he can anchor a team.

People clown him for the Suns stuff, but he helped take that team to the Finals. That playoff run wasn’t a fluke, he was efficient as hell and made impact plays on both ends. Now he’s only 26 and landing on a Lakers team with actual structure, vets, and a chance to win again? This is the best possible spot for him.

He basically signed for the mid-level exception. That’s wild. You’re getting a potential all star caliber big for backup money. In today’s market, that’s insane.

Honestly, if he plays up to his potential, we’re talking best big on the Lakers since Shaq. No disrespect to Pau, Bynum, Dwight (the first time), or AD but Ayton’s ceiling as a true center, on both ends, is up there. If he stays healthy and puts together a few big years in LA, he’s absolutely in the Hall of Fame conversation down the road.

Perfect fit, great timing, and low risk/high reward. If it hits, we’ll be looking back at this as one of the smartest signings in modern Lakers history.


That’s the spirit! :lol: :lol:
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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#155 » by enigmatics » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:45 am

..... and the "try to convince ourselves" DA train rolls on.
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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#156 » by duppyy » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:46 am

DusterBuster wrote:The Lakers fans over/under on absolutely despising Ayton is officially set at 23.5 games.


I remember people thought lakers where title contenders the year they got Christian wood lol
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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#157 » by Michael Lucky » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:46 am

JimmyPlopper wrote:Luka Donic / Gabe Vincent / Bronny James
Austin Reaves / Shake Milton
LeBron James / Dalton Knecht
Rui Hachimura / Jake LaRavia / Adou Thiero
DeAndre Ayton / Jarred Vanderbilt / Maxi Kleber

So much offense, so little defense.
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Post#158 » by DusterBuster » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:46 am

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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#159 » by DusterBuster » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:48 am

Michael Lucky wrote:
JimmyPlopper wrote:Luka Donic / Gabe Vincent / Bronny James
Austin Reaves / Shake Milton
LeBron James / Dalton Knecht
Rui Hachimura / Jake LaRavia / Adou Thiero
DeAndre Ayton / Jarred Vanderbilt / Maxi Kleber

So much offense, so little defense.


Literally zero defense. They just need to commit to high tempo and outscoring people, because this team won't be able to defend a folding chair.

Ayton does some things really well, defense is spotty at freaking best. When he tries, he's passable. When he's checked out for a few player or quarters, a RealGMer might as well be playing defense.

That team still could use another C as well.
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Re: Shams Wow: Ayton signs 2 year deal with Lakers 

Post#160 » by lilfishi22 » Thu Jul 3, 2025 12:49 am

UglyBugBall wrote:Not even kidding, this might go down as one of the best signings the Lakers have made in the last 10–15 years.

Ayton catches way too much hate, but people forget he’s a legit 7 footer who’s averaged a double-double basically every season since he came into the league. He’s not just tall he’s skilled. Soft touch around the rim, can hit that short midrange, strong rebounder, and when he’s locked in defensively, he can anchor a team.

People clown him for the Suns stuff, but he helped take that team to the Finals. That playoff run wasn’t a fluke, he was efficient as hell and made impact plays on both ends. Now he’s only 26 and landing on a Lakers team with actual structure, vets, and a chance to win again? This is the best possible spot for him.

He basically signed for the mid-level exception. That’s wild. You’re getting a potential all star caliber big for backup money. In today’s market, that’s insane.

Honestly, if he plays up to his potential, we’re talking best big on the Lakers since Shaq. No disrespect to Pau, Bynum, Dwight (the first time), or AD but Ayton’s ceiling as a true center, on both ends, is up there. If he stays healthy and puts together a few big years in LA, he’s absolutely in the Hall of Fame conversation down the road.

Perfect fit, great timing, and low risk/high reward. If it hits, we’ll be looking back at this as one of the smartest signings in modern Lakers history.

There is no f'n way I'm reading this in 2025. You might've got me pre-draft in 2018, maybe even after his rookie season but not in 2025

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