Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka knows that new starting center Deandre Ayton can considerably raise his team's ceiling.

Ayton was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Of course, that was the same draft Luka Doncic was selected at No. 3 overall by the Atlanta Hawks and then traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Now, the two top 2018 picks will have a chance to team up and play together.

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.