{"id":123895,"date":"2026-05-08T00:34:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T03:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/how-lakers-deandre-ayton-can-rewrite-his-story-changes-our-ceiling\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T00:34:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T03:34:16","slug":"how-lakers-deandre-ayton-can-rewrite-his-story-changes-our-ceiling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/how-lakers-deandre-ayton-can-rewrite-his-story-changes-our-ceiling\/","title":{"rendered":"How Lakers\u2019 Deandre Ayton can rewrite his story: \u2018Changes our ceiling\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>This is <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/lakers-much-more-former-no-120000815.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Deandre Ayton\u2019s chance to reinvent himself;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Deandre Ayton\u2019s chance to reinvent himself&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Deandre Ayton\u2019s chance to reinvent himself<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He can rewrite the script. Change his narrative. <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/deandre-ayton-big-night-shows-135947326.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rehabilitate his name;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Rehabilitate his name&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Rehabilitate his name<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>His issues around professionalism? Total focus on the court can quiet them.<\/p>\n<p>His lack of consistency? Dominance down low can smooth over that storyline.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Whether he\u2019s ready for it or not, Deandre Ayton will play a pivotal role in how the Lakers-Thunder series turns out. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ayton has gone from being a wildcard to being of pivotal importance to <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/teams\/la-lakers\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:the Lakers;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;the Lakers&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">the Lakers<\/a> in their second-round playoff series against the Thunder.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s the person that changes our ceiling the most,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/deandre-ayton-continues-show-why-150430787.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Lakers coach JJ Redick said;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Lakers coach JJ Redick said&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Lakers coach JJ Redick said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ayton is facing a frontcourt of <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/players\/6692\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Chet Holmgren;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Chet Holmgren&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Chet Holmgren<\/a> and <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/players\/5856\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Isaiah Hartenstein;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Isaiah Hartenstein&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Isaiah Hartenstein<\/a>, two guys who are known for their elite rim protection.<\/p>\n<p>In Game 1, Ayton had a good performance, finishing with a game-high-tying 12 rebounds along with 10 points.<\/p>\n<p>But he needs to be better.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Ayotn put up a double-double of 10 points in 12 rebounds in the Game 1 loss vs. Thunder. Getty Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/AMlQ5ChtDPvVen.KIeWwPQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/ny_post_sports_articles_389\/92c4bb5062b18744c2050310d9dd9484\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Ayotn put up a double-double of 10 points in 12 rebounds in the Game 1 loss vs. Thunder. Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Lakers need Ayton to play like a No. 1 overall pick.<\/p>\n<p>They need him to take on the challenge of stopping Holmgren, who finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds. They need him to pour himself into both sides of the court, owning the paint.<\/p>\n<p>They need him to dominate in his role.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Ayton was <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/one-unsuspecting-hero-stripped-rockets-133321211.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:integral to the Lakers getting past the Rockets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;integral to the Lakers getting past the Rockets&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">integral to the Lakers getting past the Rockets<\/a> in their first-round series..<\/p>\n<p>He averaged <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/deandre-ayton-taking-pride-thankless-214627414.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:11.8 points and 10.8 rebounds in 31 minutes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;11.8 points and 10.8 rebounds in 31 minutes&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">11.8 points and 10.8 rebounds in 31 minutes <\/a>in his first postseason appearance since 2023. He mostly <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/deandre-ayton-ejected-game-4-034256219.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:outplayed Rockets center Alperen Sengun;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;outplayed Rockets center Alperen Sengun&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">outplayed Rockets center Alperen Sengun<\/a>. In the Lakers\u2019 Game 5 loss, he was one of the lone bright spots, finishing with 18 points and 17 rebounds. In their Game 6 clincher, he grabbed 16 boards.<\/p>\n<p>When Ayton is at his best, the Lakers are a different team.<\/p>\n<p>But his effort fluctuates.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"In his first postseason appearance wince 2023 with the Suns, Ayton averaged 11.8 points and 10.8 rebounds in 31 minutes in the 4-2 series victory over the Rockets. &lt;br&gt; Getty Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/mrW8nlY6gaRYTZYPu1LhRg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/ny_post_sports_articles_389\/c93f6c37bd40902b512f3fcd9c06189e\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>In his first postseason appearance wince 2023 with the Suns, Ayton averaged 11.8 points and 10.8 rebounds in 31 minutes in the 4-2 series victory over the Rockets. <br \/>Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That\u2019s a major reason why the Suns traded him to the Trail Blazers in Sept. 2023 and the Blazers bought out his contract last June.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>When Ayton signed with the Lakers as a free agent this summer, he knew he had a golden opportunity to turn things around.<\/p>\n<p>But his struggles followed him to <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/teams\/la-lakers\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Los Angeles;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Los Angeles&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Los Angeles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He became disengaged when he felt he wasn\u2019t getting enough touches. Sometimes he was a force. Other times, he was going through the motions.<\/p>\n<p>His immaturity issues were present, too.<\/p>\n<p>He infamously declared in the locker room in February, \u201cI\u2019m not no <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/players\/5336\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Clint Capela;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Clint Capela&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Clint Capela<\/a>.\u201d He was sometimes snappy with reporters.<\/p>\n<p>But things shifted during the Lakers\u2019 16-2 run this spring. Instead of trying to be a star, he fully bought into starring in his role.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>It has been a difference-maker for the Lakers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDA\u2019s had a great season,\u201d Redick said. \u201cHe was instrumental in us getting past <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/teams\/houston\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Houston;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Houston&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Houston<\/a>. His baseline of who he is every day for the last two, two-and-a-half months has been awesome.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Now the Lakers need Ayton to lock in even more.<\/p>\n<p>He needs to make Holmgren think twice about shooting in the paint. In addition to grabbing rebounds, he needs to be physical. He needs to be disciplined.<\/p>\n<p>In Game 1, Ayton helped the Lakers go on a 7-0 run to open the game. He was active. He made a putback layup. He was grabbing defensive rebounds. He was flying around everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>But things fell apart for him in the second half.<\/p>\n<p>He was assessed his fourth foul a few minutes into the third quarter and only played 4 minutes in the period. 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