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Story summary
- Deandre Ayton, the Los Angeles Lakers center, embraced a defense- and rebounding-focused role, contributing to a six-game win streak.
- After resisting a Clint Capela–style role, Ayton shifted his mindset and fully bought in.
- Ayton redirected his energy toward defense after acknowledging he was a lower offensive option, contributing to the Lakers winning nine of their last ten.
