Deandre Ayton
#5C · Los Angeles Lakers
All-Rookie 1st Team '19
Rebounder
Height
7'0"
Weight
252 lbs
Age
27
College
Arizona
Experience
7 yrs
B-
C+
A
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 460 | 12.4 | 8.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 67.2% | 23.0% | 74.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 63 | 12.4 | 8.3 | 0.9 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/13 | vs UTA | W 131-107 | 26 | 22 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10-14 | 0-0 | +13 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$41.8M
Guaranteed
$16.2M
AAV
$33.7M/yr
Guaranteed %39%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B-
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Deandre Ayton's contract with the Los Angeles Lakers grades as a B- CVI — the team is getting good return on this investment relative to other centers around the league. Deandre's on-court production grades out in the upper tier of NBA centers, grading him as an elite performer at the position. His $33.7M average annual value ranks as high-end money for the center market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid output at a reasonable price point represents good asset management. At 27, Deandre is in his prime productive window — exactly when teams want their highest-paid players performing at their peak. The 2-year deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Performance Analysis
A
#3 of 97 Centers
FCA+
Deandre Ayton is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A Performance grade. Among NBA centers, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. This season, Deandre is putting up 12.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game across 460 games. Deandre's strongest area is RPG at 8.3, which compares favorably to the center median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.9 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Deandre ranks 3rd. Deandre is a cornerstone of the Los Angeles Lakers' roster and is performing at a level that warrants his place among the league's best.
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