Deandre Ayton's arrival in Los Angeles comes at a turbulent period, as the Lakers' newest addition revealed that he has yet to receive a welcome message from LeBron James amid ongoing tensions with the team's front office.

The Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic meant that getting athletic defensive wings and a starting caliber big man was always required. While Ayton has had his critics, he's still going

At his introductory press conference, new Lakers center Deandre Ayton identified two areas of his game that he wants to improve in the most.