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.

LeBron James, now 40, is entering the twilight of his legendary career. The Lakers recently acquired Luka Doncic, one of the most dynamic stars in the league. Alongside Austin Reaves and a group of developing young players, the Lakers believe they now have the right mix of talent to compete at the top of the Western Conference.

In Los Angeles, the No. 22 jersey was retired in Nov. 1983 to honor Lakers legend Elgin Baylor, who ranks among the franchise’s all-time leaders in nearly every major category and once dropped 71 points in a single game—a franchise record at the time.