Pardon the Interruption | Michael Wilbon on Deandre Ayton making the Lakers championship contenders

🏀 On Pardon the Interruption, Michael Wilbon gives his take on the Los Angeles Lakers signing Deandre Ayton, claiming it elevates them into legit NBA championship contenders for 2025.

Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss how Ayton complements LeBron James and Anthony Davis, why his addition boosts their rebounding, rim protection, and inside scoring, and what this move signals about the Lakers' win-now mentality.

As the Western Conference stacks up, Wilbon argues that the Ayton deal gives the Lakers the depth they’ve been missing to make a serious run at the Finals. Are the Lakers officially back in the title race?

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