JJ Redick on Deandre Ayton: 'When he's at his best, we're an elite basketball team'

Q: How does Deandre Ayton's performance affect the Lakers' chances in the playoffs?

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.

Q: What did JJ Redick say about Deandre Ayton's role on the team?

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.

“The whole season for him has been about finding consistency,” coach JJ Redick said. “When he’s at his best, we’re an elite basketball team. That’s just the reality. He raises our ceiling so much — and it’s on both sides of the ball. It’s not him being able to score 24 points, although when he scores and shoots, we typically win. ... He’s just a really good basketball player and we’re very happy with where he’s at.”

Los Angeles Times

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