Luka Doncic Goes Viral After Deandre Ayton Joins Lakers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers have finally found their starting center after landing Deandre Ayton in free agency.

In Los Angeles, Ayton will slide into the starting center slot, provide an anchor and partner with fellow 2018 top pick Luka Doncic with the Lakers. Ayton and Doncic went Nos. 1 and 3, respectively, in the 2018 draft, developing a relationship from that class.

Veteran center Deandre Ayton has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers following his buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers, per ESPN's Shams Charania.