Quincy Olivari finally got his moment under the NBA spotlight, making his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Olivari recently grabbed attention after an emotional moment went viral—his heartfelt reaction to meeting his childhood idol, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. But the connection between the two didn’t stop at that memorable encounter.

In a major career milestone, Olivari signed a shoe deal with Curry’s Under Armour brand, placing him in elite company as only the second active NBA player with such an endorsement. The first?

Sacramento Kings All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox.

For Olivari, this partnership is nothing short of extraordinary. But there is something he dislikes which the 2x MVP likes. In the post match conference, Olivari revealed he doesn’t have spooky feelings. “Um, he, he likes scary movies, I don’t. So you’ll never catch me wearing no scary movie. They’re supposed to be like Saw (the movie). So, he had like some insoles with the with the saw dolls. No, I won’t wear no, I don’t do no scary movies.”

The infamous Saw doll on my insoles? I’m with Olivari on this one. But who knew Curry liked scary movies, huh?

Olivari’s rise in the basketball world feels like it’s straight out of a feel-good sports movie. Imagine this: as a kid, he idolized Stephen Curry so much that he literally slept under a jersey signed by the man himself. Fast forward to now, and Olivari’s not just shaking hands with his childhood hero; he’s representing Curry’s brand. Talk about a full-circle moment that would give anyone goosebumps!

A promising rookie seen at debut in Quincy Olivari

Olivari’s NBA debut might not have broken any records, but it was still a moment worth celebrating. The rookie’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable, moving from an Exhibit 10 deal to a two-way contract after a standout preseason. With the Lakers short-handed on Sunday due to injuries to LeBron James and Austin Reaves, head coach JJ Redick finally gave Olivari his shot—and it was well-earned.

Stepping onto the court, Olivari wasted no time making an impression. His first NBA points came on his first attempt—a smooth three-pointer that no doubt eased some debut jitters. He tried his luck from beyond the arc two more times in the first half, but the shots didn’t fall. After playing just over five minutes, Redick subbed him out, with Olivari ending the half with three points and a +/- of -4.

Later in the game, with the Lakers holding a comfortable lead, Olivari got back on the floor for a few more minutes. While he didn’t add to his stat sheet, these moments weren’t about numbers—they were about potential. Sure, a +/- of -13 might not look great on paper, but every rookie has their growing pains. What matters is that Olivari showed flashes of confidence and poise. It’s only the beginning for this promising guard, and Lakers fans might want to keep an eye on his development.