Ayton talks about matchup: It feels like fighting a monster. Guarding him requires the whole team to work together.
6686 Sports News on November 6 The NBA regular season will usher in a focus game. The Lakers will face the Spurs at home. Before the game, Lakers insider Ayton talked about his feelings about facing Bunyama in an interview.
Talking about playing against Bunyama, Ayton said: “This feels very novel, just like playing against the Monsters in "Space Jam". He is really a rare player who can do anything. No, for a man as big as him, he is so dexterous and quick with and without the ball. Guarding him requires the whole team to work together and be highly focused to formulate a guard strategy specifically for him."
Talk about the strategy of dealing with Vunbanyama. Ayton said: "Today I will make some adjustments on the defensive end to make myself the person who is at the core of the low post every time and let our defenders compete with him physically. When he holds the ball in singles or initiates strategies, I will stick under him. I want to Make sure to end every offensive round, grab rebounds, and interfere with some of his shots."
Vinbanyama averaged 26.7 points, 13.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.3 interceptions and 4.7 blocks per game this season.
