The Los Angeles Lakers are still finding chemistry with the new players on their team, and it looks like things are coming along smoothly.

For Deandre Ayton, there are some familiar faces on the roster, including Rui Hachimura, whom he has known for some time. Hachimura recently spoke about his bond with Ayton and where they first met.

“He has an interesting personality,” Hachimura said. “I love him already. He’s a character. I think me and him are the same age almost. I know him from NBA camp when I was 16, the NBA Without Borders. I was with him that year, so it’s funny to see that it was 10, 12 years ago, and now we’re teammates.”

It’s encouraging to see Hachimura and Ayton building a connection off the court, which should translate well during games.

In Ayton’s season debut for the Lakers against the Golden State Warriors, he didn’t have a standout performance, but he made his presence felt. As the season progresses, Ayton should become more acclimated to the team’s dynamics, especially playing alongside players like Luka Doncic, who will be feeding him passes primarily in pick-and-roll situations and around the paint.

### Lakers Still Figuring Out Chemistry with Deandre Ayton

After their loss against the Warriors, Ayton made a candid admission that left some fans puzzled early in the season.

“Today I realized, I’m probably a confusing big, when I can roll and stand just in the pocket. It’s probably a little difficult for them sometimes.”

The pick-and-roll will be crucial for the Lakers’ success, and Ayton is expected to be heavily involved in these plays. What makes Ayton unique is his versatile skill set—he can either pop out to shoot a jump shot or roll to the basket. Once he and the ball handler get on the same page, these plays should flow seamlessly.

Some fans have already grown impatient with Ayton after watching his performances in the preseason and the first regular-season game. However, it’s important to give him time to adjust before making any quick judgments.

The situation might become more complex when LeBron James returns, as he has yet to play alongside Ayton. Nonetheless, building chemistry among these key players will be vital for the Lakers moving forward.
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