Deandre Ayton spoke to NBA reporters on Tuesday for the first time as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. The center, who will wear No. 5 with the Lakers, joins Luka Doncic and LeBron James in Los Angeles.

Newly signed Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton used his introductory press conference on Tuesday to highlight how excited he is to join a team that features stars such as LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

Deandre Ayton will wear No. 5 for the Lakers as he suits up in purple and gold this season. Ayton signed a two-year, $16.6 million contract with the Lakers last week after he finalized a buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers.