Questioned but reborn! New aid Ayton is getting better and better and achieving a win-win situation with the Lakers!

The Lakers introduced former No. 1 pick Ayton during the offseason. Ayton was often questioned due to his playing style and other reasons, but after joining the Lakers, he performed very efficiently and achieved a win-win situation with the Lakers. This column will help you understand through in-depth data analysis.

In the game against the Pelicans, Ayton scored 20 points and 16 rebounds. The most exaggerated thing is that he hit 10 goals in 11 shots. This kind of scoring output and efficiency are extremely excellent in the team, and he scored 20+15 with a 90% shooting rate, becoming the first person in the history of the Lakers since O'Neal in 2002.

Of course, some people question that the opponent in this battle, the Pelicans, is just a weak team in the Western Conference and has a very low defensive level. However, from this season, Ayton averaged 15.9 points per game and shot 69.2% from the field. Among players who averaged more than 10 shots per game, Ayton's field goal percentage ranks first in the league and is even higher than Jokic. This means that he has both scoring production and efficiency in general and does not only perform well against weak teams.

This can also be reflected from Ayton's performance in each game this season. In the 12 games he played, he did not shoot below 50% in any game, and even reached 70% in 6 games. There is no doubt that Ayton has been further activated this season, and this is also closely related to his new teammates.

This season, Ayton took the most shots per game after receiving a pass from Reeves, and his field goal percentage reached 63.3%. He took the second most shots after receiving a pass from Doncic, and his field goal percentage was as high as 73.1%. When Ayton received passes from Lakers teammates and averaged at least 0.4 shots per game, he never shot below 50%. In the Lakers system, almost everyone can send him comfortable passes to make his shots efficient.

This comfort is reflected in all aspects of the offensive end. Ayton has not made a three-pointer this season, and the assist rate for scoring at the basket, in the three-second zone outside the basket, and in the mid-range has significantly improved. This means that throughout the three-point line, Ayton has more passes to complete in various areas, reducing the number of single shots that he takes the ball on his own.

This has also improved Ayton's shooting percentages in various areas compared to last season, especially in the non-basket three-second area and mid-range area. His shooting percentages have increased from 49.7% and 45.8% respectively. It increased by 63.8% and 66.7%. This improvement can be described as a qualitative change. He reduced independent singles within the entire three-point line and increased his attempts to receive passes from teammates and achieve higher scoring efficiency. After joining the Lakers this season, Ayton can be said to be eating his cake and eating it.

Last season, the Lakers had a great need for players at the center position. While Ayton joined the Lakers to strengthen the inside, he also perfectly integrated into the offensive system and performed more efficiently. Although he has His scoring average per game is not the highest in his career, but his assist rate and field goal percentage this season are among the best in his career. His Lakers teammates created opportunities for him and he seized them with his excellent finishing ability. The two sides truly achieved a win-win situation.