When DeAndre Ayton was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft ahead of Luka Doncic and Trae Young, most of the NBA world was surprised at that time. However, Phoenix Suns legend Tom ...

Ayton and Doncic were both members of the 2018 NBA Draft class. Via @BasketNews_com: "Lakers got TWO out of the top THREE picks of the 2018 NBA draft on their roster now #1 Deandre Ayton #2 Marvin ...

Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic (Image Credits: Imagn) Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic began their NBA journeys in the same 2018 draft class. Ayton was the No. 1 overall pick selected by the Phoenix Suns.

Deandre Ayton, when asked about the lineage of great centers in Los Angeles, said he has had a longstanding relationship with Shaquille O’Neal, having played with his son, Shareef, in the past.

With the Lakers, Ayton is looking to get back to his “full form of how I used to play,” something he believes he will be able to do while playing off of All-Stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James.