Overview
- After the 120-114 win over Memphis on Jan. 4, Deandre Ayton said, “Bigs can’t feed themselves,” emphasizing his desire for more involvement.
- JJ Redick acknowledged Ayton’s frustration and said it is on coaches and players to ensure he feels involved following a recent late-game benching.
- Ayton logged 34 minutes in the rematch with 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting, eight rebounds, and three blocks as the Lakers closed out Memphis.
- LeBron James said he was looking for Ayton and noted the team made adjustments to find him more touches after the prior game.
- Redick has recently adjusted rotations, including curbing Luka Dončić’s early-quarter minutes, while also lamenting inconsistent offensive execution.