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

Deandre Ayton Reveals Teammates' Motivation Technique

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

Ayton has faced criticism since joining the Los Angeles 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 his teammates "troll" him to get him riled up, which helps him perform better and shows they care.

Author's summary: Ayton's teammates motivate him by trolling.

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