NBA No. 1 pick Ayton talks about joining the Lakers

On July 5, NBA Lakers new center Ayton was interviewed by Los Angeles media and publicly responded to the important reason for choosing to join the Lakers for 2 years of $16.6 million: "

When I chose to reach a buyout with the Trail Blazers, many teams in the league gave me and their agents an invitation call. In fact, the business terms offered by the Bucks, Pacers, Nuggets and other teams were higher, but I finally chose the Lakers because I believe that cooperation with Doncic will have a chance to advance to the finals again!"

"The outside world is always questioning my dominance and leadership in the inside, but I used to work with Kerry in the Suns. S. Paul made history. We led the Suns to break through the playoffs and advance to the finals. Obviously, I like playing with the great point guards more, which makes myself more aggressive and efficient in the interior! "

" Doncic is currently one of the best organizational guards in the league. We are all in the same draft. At the same time, the Lakers also have legendary superstar James. It is a cool thing to be able to fight with them. I can't wait to train with them. I hope that the Lakers will have a chance to sprint to the championship again to make up for the regrets I had with the Suns that year!"