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Q: What does Deandre Ayton say about his role in the playoffs?

Deandre Ayton stated that he wants to be recognized as a two-way superstar, focusing on both offense and defense to help his team succeed in the playoffs.

Q: How does Deandre Ayton plan to improve his game for the playoffs?

Ayton plans to enhance his performance by running the floor, closing out possessions with rebounds, and protecting the rim.

“I love playing this game and I take great passion of playing on both ends of the floor,,” Ayton said after practice Wednesday. “I still believe just being a two-way player in this league, that’s truly my second nature, and that’s how I want to be noted as in this league. It’s just being an all-around, two-way superstar. Just taking passion on both ends of the floor. “I can play hard on offense. I can play hard on defense. So, that’s just really my goal — running the floor always and closing out possessions with rebounds and protecting the rim. So, just trying to enhance everything I can coming into the playoffs.”

Los Angeles Times

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