Scotto: Ayton chose the Lakers because Doncic wants to replicate the chemistry with Paul

reporter Michael Scotto wrote an article to report on the reason why Ayton signed with the Lakers - in Ayton's view, Doncic, who is the same age as him, is the best core of the NBA's organization.

"Source told that before joining the Lakers, Ayton received attention from Pacers, Knicks, Nuggets, Cavaliers and Bucks (finally signing Turner), and Ayton finally decided that the Lakers were the best team for him, which would allow him to join forces with Doncic, who is the same age as Ayton. In Ayton's view, Doncic is the best organizational core in the NBA; after the Suns succeeded with Paul and Rubio and other defenders, Ayton hoped to recreate that chemistry with Doncic."