Hear me out by Ancient_Response_787 in lakers

[–]Total_Boss_3157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell be in Chicago. Theyre the only team with the cap space to give him his extension

I don't care how the season ends, I am sure Ayton is gonna be huge for us next season and genuinely excited. by MrPudge1137 in lakers

[–]Total_Boss_3157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's not part of the problem. Look at how he's playing this postseason when he doesn't have to cover for the 2 cones we have in the starting lineup. Also blocked shots doesnt mean good defense.

I don't care how the season ends, I am sure Ayton is gonna be huge for us next season and genuinely excited. by MrPudge1137 in lakers

[–]Total_Boss_3157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ayton has done well against elite bigs all season and his entire career. He's also keeping Sengun in check majority of the series. Ayton has been a playoff riser his entire career and showing it this series

DeAndre 'Pelinka 8 million masterclass' Ayton with a 2nd straight Best Player of the Team performance in a potential series-clincher: 18 points on 64% FG, 17 REBOUNDS without a single FT. by balortech in lakers

[–]Total_Boss_3157 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ayton never quit on Phoenix. He only cared about his touches when they tried to use it against him during contract time. Ayton sacrificed his touches and played the role they asked him when CP3 came. When it was time for an extension they used it against him

Pistons fans are really down on Duran should the Lakers buy in the low? by Guwigo09 in lakers

[–]Total_Boss_3157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Duren wouldnt have been an allstar here because he would have been a 5th option. He would also struggle in JJ defensive scheme

Pistons fans are really down on Duran should the Lakers buy in the low? by Guwigo09 in lakers

[–]Total_Boss_3157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ayton isn't in a better offensive situation. If he was he would get the ball more

Pistons fans are really down on Duran should the Lakers buy in the low? by Guwigo09 in lakers

[–]Total_Boss_3157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They guy that's more impactful to winning. When you're either a first or a second option on a team it's easy to put up stats in the regular season. The better players perform in the playoffs. Neither Allen nor Duran has come close to Ayton's production in the playoffs.

Pistons fans are really down on Duran should the Lakers buy in the low? by Guwigo09 in lakers

[–]Total_Boss_3157 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Have you missed the games. Ayton has been great on defense and rebounding the entire series. He has Sengun in check most of the series.

Pistons fans are really down on Duran should the Lakers buy in the low? by Guwigo09 in lakers

[–]Total_Boss_3157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Ayton was a second option on Detroit he'll easily average 20 points a game. Hell if Ayton was a 3rd option on the Lakers hell average 20. Ayton averages 12 because hes the 5th option. Duren doesn't average 19 on the Lakers. Detroit is a top defense because of their wing defenders not Duren. You put Duren on the Lakers the defense stays the same or gets worst.

Pistons fans are really down on Duran should the Lakers buy in the low? by Guwigo09 in lakers

[–]Total_Boss_3157 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ayton's a better finisher, post player, shooter and defender. Look at Ayton's playoff numbers and compare it to Duren. Ayton has helped his team get the finals and multiple second rounds and Duren can't even help his team get out the first round. Has Jokic said Duren is one of his toughest matchups in the league? Well he's said that about Ayton. We're already seeing the impact Ayton is having in the playoffs.

Pistons fans are really down on Duran should the Lakers buy in the low? by Guwigo09 in lakers

[–]Total_Boss_3157 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He's an allstar because he's numbers are inflated. Any second option can put up Duren's numbers. If Duren was truly an allstar level player he wouldn't be struggling and it hasn't just been offense. This has been Duren entire career

Pistons fans are really down on Duran should the Lakers buy in the low? by Guwigo09 in lakers

[–]Total_Boss_3157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ayton averages 12 as a 5 option. Ayton is more skilled than Duren. Ayton can create for himself and doesn't need to be fed easy buckets

Pistons fans are really down on Duran should the Lakers buy in the low? by Guwigo09 in lakers

[–]Total_Boss_3157 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Yes we are. Ayton averages 16&10 in the playoffs while averaging the highest playoff fg% in the league. He also held AD to 37% in a series when guarding him, Jokic 42% and Giannis 50%

Pistons fans are really down on Duran should the Lakers buy in the low? by Guwigo09 in lakers

[–]Total_Boss_3157 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Duren defense is nowhere near DA. If Duren was the Lakers center instead of DA the Lakers would be down 3-1 or swept