New Lakers center Deandre Ayton knows he has entered a special situation alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James.

Deandre Ayton was officially introduced as a Los Angeles Lakers following his buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers, cementing his status as the next starting center for the team.

Deandre Ayton is stepping into a pretty sweet situation with the Lakers going from some rocky seasons to suddenly lining up next to LeBron James, an all-time legend, and Luka Doncic, who’s got all the tools to become one himself. It’s safe to say that’s a huge upgrade in the teammates department.