After watching the Lakers’ 4-game winning streak and ranking third in the Western Conference, I realized that the Lakers’ introduction of Ayton is an absolutely huge win-win choice.

First, take a look at the latest NBA standings.

With James still unable to play and Doncic occasionally suffering from injuries, the Lakers are currently ranked third in the Western Conference with 6 wins and 2 losses! It is inseparable from the huge role of the team's signing of Ayton! It can be said that the introduction and joining of Ayton is a key puzzle for the Lakers' system framework upgrade this season, and it can even be said to be indispensable!

Ayton's statistics

Ayton's statistics are quite good. He is currently averaging 16.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, and his shooting percentage is as high as 65.1%! With 31.2 minutes of playing time, there were only 2.6 turnovers. The data efficiency is very efficient!

The role is not only in terms of statistics

First, the addition of Ayton gives the Lakers an inside pillar! What did the Lakers lack last season? Just missing the 5th position. This season, both Doncic and Reeves can provide continuous scoring ability from the outside! With Ayton, the pick-and-roll effect is very good, because Ayton's shooting ability in the pick-and-roll is top-notch in the NBA. His shooting percentage of 65.1% is good evidence! This effect is an improvement at the system level of the entire Lakers team!

Secondly, the Lakers' style of play is very suitable for Ayton. The Lakers' Doncic, Reeves and James all play with the ball, and they are not very fast. In this case, Ayton can open up space without taking up the ball, and is very in tune with the team's rhythm! This has significantly improved the Lakers' record!

Absolute win-win

When Ayton arrives with the Lakers, his value as the No. 1 pick has risen again! And he even has a chance to compete for the championship with the Lakers this season (if James can come back healthy). Therefore, it is lucky for Ayton to leave the Trail Blazers. When the Trail Blazers play so fast, it is simply lucky for Ayton to leave the Trail Blazers!

So, the Lakers teaming up with Ayton is definitely a huge benefit!