Nash: Is Ayton really willing to take the initiative? If he just wants to float on the perimeter, he s of no use to the Lakers.

Basketball 3:20pm, 18 October 2025 112

Recently, Nash participated in "The Zach Lowe Show" and talked about Ayton.

Nash said: "Ayton, I mean, he has to play better than he did last season. We know he can put up numbers, but will he really actively move down the floor? That's the question I'm most concerned about. Will he really cut to the basket with determination?"

"Because if he just wants to float outside and shoot or slow down the rhythm, it doesn't really mean anything for the Lakers or Doncic to help the Lakers... What they really need is He remains mobile, cuts in and out quickly, and becomes a threat in vertical space to contain the defense. "

"They have the size advantage in the position, but they lack top defenders. It is crucial for him to ensure that the offense runs smoothly-cutting actively allows Luka to perform at his best. Otherwise, the gap between offense and defense will become a hidden danger."source:7m.cn ty so