Deandre Ayton Claims Teammates Troll Him to Boost Performance
Deandre Ayton had a standout game against the Sacramento Kings, scoring 22 points and grabbing 15 rebounds, while also limiting Domantas Sabonis on defense.
Ayton has faced criticism since joining the Los Angeles Lakers, with some questioning his ability to be truly great. However, his superstar teammates appear to be using this to motivate him.
They be trying to get me ticked off before these games, just to get me rolling.
Ayton explains that his teammates sometimes "troll" him to get him riled up, which helps him perform better and shows they care.
Author's summary: Ayton's teammates motivate him by trolling.