Deandre Ayton
#5C · Los Angeles Lakers
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 460 | 15.9 | 10.2 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 59.7% | 23.0% | 74.0% |
| 2025-26 | 62 | 12.4 | 8.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 67.0% | 0.0% | 61.4% |
| 2024-25 | 40 | 14.4 | 10.2 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 56.6% | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| 2023-24 | 55 | 16.7 | 11.1 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 57.0% | 10.0% | 82.3% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$16.2M
AAV
$8.1M/yr
Performance Analysis
Deandre Ayton earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 460 career games, Deandre has averaged 15.9 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. Deandre's strongest metric is FG% at 5973.9, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.5, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Deandre ranks 28th in overall performance. Deandre will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Current Sentiment
Ayton's perception is mixed: respected but polarizing, with cautious optimism emerging. His C+ play shows effort, but inconsistency keeps him from being a franchise anchor. The $8.1M contract appears reasonable value, though production must improve consistently. His renewed commitment and vulnerability have shifted some narrative toward redemption possibility. Fans remain cautiously optimistic he'll stabilize the Lakers' frontcourt chemistry moving forward.
Transaction History
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