Recently, Lakers reporter Dan Woike wrote an article about DeAndre Ayton.

Regarding whether Ayton can be elected as the most improved player, Dan Woike said: "I really didn't consider Deandre Ayton as a candidate for the Most Improved Player before, maybe because he is a former No. 1 pick, maybe because his data has always been quite good. However, from a more detailed perspective, he may gain some favor. It is entirely possible that Ayton's data is not as good as the 14 points and 1.0 points he averaged last season. 0 rebounds, but with better talent around him, it has a greater impact on victory. This situation usually does not win the favor of voters, but this is the version that the Lakers may be happy to accept now."

Last season, Ayton averaged 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 30.2 minutes per game with the Trail Blazers.