They filled a need for perimeter defense and athleticism by adding Adou Thiero at the draft. They attacked their shooting shortage by signing Jake LaRavia. They addressed their interior void by adding former top pick Deandre Ayton, then brought back Jaxson Hayes to give them some depth at the 5.

Deandre Ayton is officially a Los Angeles Laker. And now, Lakers fans know what number he'll be wearing. Ayton has chosen No. 5 as his L.A. jersey number. It's a choice with a bit of a checkered history for the Lakers.