Deandre Ayton garnered attention for his postgame comments following the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-95 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

Ayton is going through the eighth season of his NBA career, his first with the Lakers. He went through some tough stretches during his stints at Phoenix and Portland, not reaching his true ceiling as a player. However, his entry to Los Angeles saw him take a turn for the better, making significant progress as one of the better centers in the league.

Ayton reflected on the team's win after the game, per reporter Dave McMenamin. He stated that the Lakers' recent loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was a wake-up call for the team, knowing what they needed to do to get back on track.

“I was telling Kleber and Vando…that OKC game woke us up. C

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