The Los Angeles Lakers have welcomed yet another talent to the league as two-way guard Quincy Olivari makes his official NBA Debut in a 107-98 home victory versus the Portland Trail Blazers.
Los Angeles Lakers Guard Quincy Olivari Scores His First NBA Points
The 23-year-old rookie finished the night with three points (1/3 FG, 1/3 3FG, 0/0 FTS) in eight minutes of gameplay.
In addition to this, he also displayed high energy and a defensive presence on the court. Tonight’s performance versus the Trail Blazers merely hinted to viewers Quincy Olivari’s potential to be a range-scorer and overall energy guy off the bench.
When asked about scoring the first official points of his NBA career, the two-way player expressed tenacity to grow and to “dream big.”
“I hope it’s 3 points of 50,000… I like to dream big,” said Olivari.
Quincy Olivari’s debut comes just two days after finalizing a shoe endorsement deal with Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry’s shoe company Curry Brand, rounding out a highly action-packed weekend for the two-way player.
Olivari’s Inspirational Come Up To The League
Olivari’s story since joining the Lakers family has been a beautiful display of what it means for young players like him to be in the league. In the world of sports where it is easy to get caught up in the heated discourse that surrounds it, Quincy Olivari’s come-up to the NBA acts as a bright, refreshing feel-good story of a young man following his dreams of being a professional basketball player.
The Lakers will take a four-day break (as they are officially out of contention for the NBA In-Season Tournament Cup) before taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 13.
The South Bay Lakers will continue their schedules on December 12 in Tempe, Arizona where they will face the Valley Suns.
Since Quincy Olivari is currently signed to a two-way contract, the guard will be available for the South Bay Lakers, but it is currently unclear whether the Lakers will call him up for the upcoming road trip.