"Love the big dreams": NBA fans react to Quincy Olivari setting target to surpass LeBron James after first NBA bucket
During the LA Lakers' matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers, Quincy Olivari got to have a special moment in his NBA career. Following the game, the two-way player jokingly commented about chasing one of his teammate's records.
With the game out of reach in the final minutes, JJ Redick emptied his bench and let some of the younger players get some run. In his eight minutes of action, Olivari got a three-pointer to fall for his first career points.
While speaking with the media after the win, Quincy Olivari was asked about scoring his first points in the pros. He has his sights set on the stars, aiming to pass LeBron James with 50,000 career points.
Following this mark, fans on social media shared their thoughts on Olivari making a bold claim after his NBA debut:
Other fans shared their thoughts on Olivari as a whole, feeling the Lakers found a good prospect in the young guard.
"Don't know what it is about this guy, but I think we have a diamond in the rough here. And I'm tired of losing out on these players to other teams." One fan said.
"he doesnt say anything wrong ever," another fan said.
"Bro needs more minutes man," said one fan.
Before getting run at the NBA level, Olivari has shined for the Lakers in the G-League. So far this season, he is averaging 18.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists.
Quincy Olivari lands shoe deal with Steph Curry's brand
As he navigates the first few months of his NBA career, Quincy Olivari finds himself with a big-time brand deal. Last week, reports emerged that the LA Lakers guard inked a deal under Steph Curry's branch of Under Armour.
Over the past year, Curry has worked diligently to promote his "Curry Brand" with UA. Olivari is just the second NBA player to sign with the two-time MVP. The other is Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox, who recently unveiled his first signature shoe.
Signing with the Curry brand was a big moment for Quincy Olivari, as he is a massive fan of the Golden State Warriors star. When they faced off against each other in the preseason, he had the chance to tell Curry that he was a role model of his growing up. Now, Olivari finds himself working closely with someone who was a hero of his at the start of his basketball journey.
At the time, there are minimal details about Olivari's details with the Curry brand. Seeing that he is a rookie guard on a two-way deal, it's unlikely a signature shoe is in the works right now. For Olivari, it allows him to secure an endorsement deal and work closely with someone he holds in high regard.