Deandre Ayton had a standout game against the Sacramento Kings, scoring 22 points and grabbing 15 rebounds.
Ayton has faced criticism since joining the Lakers, but his teammates are using it to motivate him.
They be trying to get me ticked off before these games, just to get me rolling.
This approach seems to be working, as Ayton says it helps him perform better and shows that his teammates care.
Ayton's performance against the Kings, where he also limited Domantas Sabonis on defense, demonstrates the effectiveness of this motivation technique.
Author's summary: Ayton motivated by teammates' trolling.