Deandre Ayton and Luka Dončić were the Nos. 1 and 3 picks in the 2018 NBA draft for the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks, respectively. Now they are teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers.

Deandre Ayton Reveals Real Reason Behind Lakers Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers enter the summer with a renewed frontcourt configuration, having added former No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton on a two‑year deal following his buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers.

Deandre Ayton knows he needs to rewrite his narrative. He went from being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft to now being plagued by questions about his maturity and motor. He went from referring to himself as "Domin-Ayton" during his introductory press conference with the Portland Trail Blazers two years ago to being waived by them this summer after they negotiated a contract buyout.