Rob Pelinka and the Lakers front office just finalized one of the most essential signings this offseason after acquiring former No. 1 overall pick, Deandre Ayton. The soon-to-be 27-year-old agreed to a two-year,

Mychal Thompson says he's ready to mentor Deandre Ayton, encouraging the former No. 1 pick to seize his opportunity to become the Lakers’ next great big man.

After he displayed some very concerning behavior with the Portland Trail Blazers over the last two years, Ayton has been accused of being a malcontent by critics. At his introductory press conference after signing with the Lakers, he said he wants to prove those critics wrong.