Summary
Former NBA player DeMarcus Cousins gave advice to Los Angeles Lakers' Deandre Ayton, urging him to focus on his role in the team rather than seeking more scoring opportunities. Ayton, who has faced a reputation of frustration in the past, expressed a desire for more involvement in the team’s offense. Cousins emphasized that Ayton should concentrate on contributing through rebounds and maintaining his current performance level.
Key Facts
- DeMarcus Cousins is a former NBA All-Star.
- Deandre Ayton currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Ayton has been labeled as frustrated due to his desire for more ball touches.
- Lakers' head coach, JJ Redick, acknowledged Ayton's feelings of not getting enough ball time.
- Ayton shared that he trusts his teammates to find him on the court.
- Cousins advised Ayton to focus on rebounding to increase his shot opportunities.
- Ayton averages 14.3 points and 8.4 rebounds this NBA season.
- The Lakers are not planning to center their offense around Ayton.
