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Jaxson Hayes seems ready to be a star in his role for the Lakers this year.

Jaxson Hayes has been the best version of himself during the preseason for the . He averaged 16.3 minutes per game, had some highlight-worthy blocks, looked good in pick-and-roll action with D'Angelo Russell and shot an unbelievable 85.7% from the field.

Following the team's final preseason game against Phoenix, where Hayes finished the night with 7 points and 3 rebounds on 3-3 shooting, he made it clear he is all in on his role this year.

"My job is to come here and make the team better, and be the little glue guy on defense and on offense," Hayes said postgame.