The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed undrafted guard Quincy Olivari, a fan favorite who spent much of his time with their G League team, the South Bay Lakers.
Olivari’s Time with the South Bay Lakers
Olivari was waived by the Lakers last week, but he had been playing with the South Bay Lakers in the G League, where he averaged 17.2 points, including 40.6 percent from three-point range, 4.4 assists, and 4.4 rebounds.
Interest from Other Teams
Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reported that several teams were considering signing Olivari, who played at Xavier University before entering the NBA.
Olivari Talks About His Lakers Experience
In a recent interview with Robinson, Olivari shared his thoughts about his time with the Lakers before re-signing with the organization.
“It was great being here, especially being around a storied franchise like the Los Angeles Lakers,” Olivari told ScoopB.com by phone.
“I loved being in the facility every day around legends because I was able to ask questions and learn. More importantly, I enjoyed being around a legend in LeBron James and seeing how he approaches the game even in preseason games which is remarkable. He’s a guy that shows up every day and he’s literally the blueprint for how a player should approach the game.
It’s something I was excited to watch and I’m glad I was able to experience it. The formula and recipe was right in front of me. I’m going to miss the games and the energy from the fans at South Bay games too. The fan’s support and the energy was unmatched.”
Olivari’s Summer League and Preseason Performance
Olivari first joined the Lakers for the 2024 NBA Summer League and was then signed to an exhibit-10 contract. Before the start of the 2024-25 season, his contract was changed to a two-way deal.
During the preseason, Olivari stood out with his impressive shooting performance. In four games, he scored a total of 35 points on 12-for-13 shooting from the field, 8-for-14 from the three-point line, along with 14 rebounds and four assists. Although the sample size was small, his ability to shoot was clear.
In his individual outings, Olivari averaged 8.8 points and 3.5 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game. He shot 52.2 percent from the field and 57.7 percent from three across four games.
Conclusion
Despite his recent waiver, Quincy Olivari’s impressive performances in the G League and preseason earned him another chance with the Lakers. His skills, particularly his shooting, made a positive impression on both fans and the Lakers organization.
