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

Deandre Ayton Reveals Teammates' Motivation Tactics

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.

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

Ayton's performance against the Kings was impressive, particularly on the defensive end, where he limited Domantas Sabonis.

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

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