After the game against the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers' rookie Quincy Olivari got emotional when talking about his NBA idol Stephen Curry. Over his 15 seasons in the NBA, Stephen Curry has transformed the league—not only with his titles and accolades but also with his revolutionary playstyle.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors met on Friday for each team’s preseason finale ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. The Lakers did not play any of their main rotation, while the Warriors had only Stephen Curry sidelined.

For many rookies crossing paths with their basketball idols while on the cusp of navigating through their first season in the NBA, the preseason can be a surreal three-week experience. Steph Curry suffered a finger injury in the preseason,