The Los Angeles Lakers and head coach JJ Redick emphasized player development in the offseason, and guards like Quincy Olivari could find themselves in the organization’s long-term plans after a strong preseason performance.

Olivari did not play for the Lakers in the 2024-25 season after being given a two-way contract, but is continuing to develop behind the scenes with the South Bay Lakers. Redick said the organization is happy to have Olivari and it could be a matter of time before he gets a call.

The undrafted guard impressed the team in the preseason when he scored 22 points against the Golden State Warriors. Afterwards, Olivari expressed how much he idolized Stephen Curry as a child and how surreal it was for him to meet his hero.

Curry became aware of Olivari and he appears to be close to signing with the Warriors star’s shoe brand Under Armor, via ESPN’s Shams Charania:

“I’m told Curry Brand, Stephen Curry’s standalone company at Under Armour, is entering into an endorsement deal with Quincy Olivari,” Charania reported. “This is a full circle moment, this is an incredible story in many ways. This is someone, Quincy Olivari, he got an autograph from Stephen Curry twice as a kid a little over a decade ago. He also slept in a No. 30 Stephen Curry Warriors jersey and now, all these years later, as a 23-year-old on a two-way contract, he is expected to become the second active player with a shoe contract with Stephen Curry’s Curry Brand shoe line . First up is De’Aaron Fox, the Kings’ star guard, whose signature shoe makes its debut today. But Quincy Olivari is the next addition to Curry Brand.”

Olivari also took to social media to express his gratitude:

God, thank you so much for the blessings you have given me. A shoe deal, wow 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

— Quincy Olivari (@quincyolivari) December 6, 2024

Olivari’s hard work is now starting to pay off as he is close to his own shoe deal with Curry Brand. Like all shoe stores, Olivari will only sell shoes under the brand, helping to make the product available to the masses.

It makes sense for the Curry brand to target someone like Olivari, who tells a heartwarming story but also plays in a large market like Los Angeles, where there are tons of basketball fans.

D’Angelo Russell believes Quincy Olivari is too good for the G League

Quincy Olivari has the ability to heat up the court in a hurry while showcasing his scoring ability and long-range accuracy. He’s having a strong season in the G League and Lakers players like D’Angelo Russell are convinced he’s too good to play there.

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