
Deandre Ayton's performance is vital for the Lakers' playoff success, as his best play elevates the team's overall effectiveness on both offense and defense.
JJ Redick highlighted that Ayton's ability to find consistency is key, stating that when he plays at his best, the team becomes elite and significantly raises their competitive ceiling.
Coach JJ Redick emphasized that Deandre Ayton's consistency is crucial for the team's success, stating that when Ayton performs at his best, the team becomes elite. His contributions significantly impact both scoring and defense.
âThe whole season for him has been about finding consistency,â coach JJ Redick said. âWhen heâs at his best, weâre an elite basketball team. Thatâs just the reality. He raises our ceiling so much â and itâs on both sides of the ball. Itâs not him being able to score 24 points, although when he scores and shoots, we typically win. ... Heâs just a really good basketball player and weâre very happy with where heâs at.â
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: JJ Redick on Deandre Ayton: 'When he's at his best, we're an elite basketball team'
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