Despite the Los Angeles Lakers' hope that Deandre Ayton can solve their issues at center next season, at least one person who used to work for one of his former clubs is pessimistic about the 26-year-old making a positive impact.

The Los Angeles Lakers addressed a glaring roster need by acquiring Deandre Ayton to anchor their frontcourt. The No. 1 overall pick from the 2018 NBA Draft, Ayton joins LeBron James and Luka Doncic to form a star trio that could reshape L.

For Ayton, who turns 27 at the end of July, the opportunity to re-establish himself couldn’t be more clear. While his contract with the Lakers has a second-year player option, no one involved