Deandre Ayton was introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, and he gave his reason for signing with the franchise. The 26-year-old center claimed he picked the Lakers because he wanted to be in a situation to compete for a championship.

Deandre Ayton, the first pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, signed a two-year, $16.2 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after getting bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers now have a “Big 3” of Ayton,

Newly signed Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton may have just hinted at tension between LeBron James and the organization after revealing that The King hasn't reached out to him since he made the decision to join the Purple and Gold.