Olivari, an undrafted free agent who signed with the Lakers this summer after five seasons of college basketball, started the Lakers' preseason tilt against the Golden State Warriors on Friday at Chase Center. Olivari's childhood hero Steph Curry didn't play, but the two players chatted after the game and took a picture together.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Quincy Olivari met his idol, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry, on Friday at Chase Center in San Francisco.

In the era of brand saturation, self-proclaimed influencers and fabricated auras, real superstars still have real impact.

The NBA preseason doesn't always provide the best basketball, but it never fails to produce heartwarming stories. While stars and established players are tuning up and shaking off the rust, dozens of other hopefuls are fighting and battling every minute in an effort to fulfill their NBA dream.

The Golden State Warriors are playing their NBA preseason finale on Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. Looking to make it a perfect preseason, the War

The Lakers rookie showed out in their preseason finale, but the biggest moment of the game for him came after when he met his idol, Steph.

Lakers rookie Quincy Olivari expresses deep emotions discussing Steph Curry's significant influence on his basketball journey.

Los Angeles Lakers Exhibit-10 guard Quincy Olivari met his idol, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, which made him emotional.

It was an impressive performance by the undrafted Olivari, who played his collegiate ball at Rice and Xavier, as he looks to earn a spot on the Lakers' roster. Olivari's night meant even more to him considering who was watching from the Warriors' bench.

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