Deandre Ayton claims Los Angeles Lakers superstars ‘troll him’ to get him going

Deandre Ayton Reveals Teammates' Motivation Technique

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, but his superstar teammates have found a way to motivate him. According to Ayton, they "troll" him before games to get him going.

They be trying to get me ticked off before these games, just to get me rolling.

This approach seems to be working, as Ayton believes it helps him perform better and shows that his teammates care.

Author's summary: Ayton's teammates motivate him by trolling.

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