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 use trolling as a motivational tool.

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

This approach seems to work, as Ayton says it helps him perform better and shows his teammates care.

Ayton's performance was excellent, limiting Domantas Sabonis on defense and making a significant impact.

Author's summary: Lakers superstars motivate Deandre Ayton by trolling him.

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