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Per the NBA, Ayton received the award due to his leadership in spearheading hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica and opening the Cedar Spring Community Center there as well. Ayton also launched the Ayton Alley Oop Program in LA, donating tickets to Lakers games and other LA-based sporting events.

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The NBA announced Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was named the recipient of the Bob Lanier Community Assist Award for November

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Ayton helped lead hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica and created programs that promote food access and cultural equity in L.A.