Hurricane Melissa! Ayton: I pledge to donate 100,000 to support immediate relief and reconstruction in Jamaica

Earlier today, Lakers center Ayton even offered prayers for Jamaica and the Caribbean 🙏🏿.

Ayton wrote: “I just traveled to my mother’s hometown this summer to help open a community center there to provide hope and opportunity for the next generation—a space where children can have a future in the same place she grew up. It breaks my heart to see these communities now affected by Hurricane Melissa. I have pledged to donate Donate US$100,000 to support immediate relief and long-term reconstruction efforts in Jamaica💛💚. "

Meteorological experts warned that "Melissa" has strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane, the highest level, and is expected to affect Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, Dominica and other countries in the Caribbean. The risk of catastrophic floods and landslides is increasing. According to reports, "Melissa" has a maximum wind speed of about 282 kilometers per hour and has strengthened to a rare Category 5 hurricane. According to data from the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC), "Melissa" is the strongest hurricane in the world so far this year.

In today's victory over the Timberwolves, Ayton made 8 of 11 shots, 1 of 2 free throws, and scored 17 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block in 35 minutes.