Lakers’ Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton eager to be back in NBA playoffs
Source: New York Post · Bias: Right
Summary
The thought of being back on this stage had Deandre Ayton’s blood boiling. He quipped that he was ready to do backflips out of excitement because of what was ahead for him and the Lakers. That’s how much Ayton is relishing the opportunity to be a part of the NBA playoffs again, with the Lakers...
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