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Los Angeles Lakers guard Quincy Olivari is close to signing a shoe endorsement deal with Stephen Curry's Curry Brand, making him the second active NBA player to join the brand after De'Aaron Fox. Olivari, who idolized Curry as a child, has been performing well in the G League, averaging 23 points, six assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game.
Bronny James, son of LeBron James, made his NBA G League debut with the South Bay Lakers, but his performance was met with mixed reactions due to limited impact, scoring six points on 2-of-9 shooting. Despite criticism, teammate Quincy Olivari defended Bronny, urging patience and fairness. Olivari himself had a standout game, scoring 28 points and contributing significantly to the team's victory over Salt Lake City, highlighting his potential as a key player for the Lakers.
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl will visit Rice transfer Quincy Olivari, a high-scoring guard, on Tuesday as the Tigers look to upgrade their backcourt through the transfer portal. Olivari, who averaged 18.7 points per game and shot 36.4% from beyond the arc this season, is also being pursued by Arkansas, Indiana, Cincinnati, Georgia, LSU, USC, and other major programs. Auburn is also reportedly interested in FIU transfer Denver Jones, Syracuse guard Joe Girard, Temple guard Damian Dunn, and former 5-star big man Kel'el Ware. Two former elite recruits, Yohan Traore and Chance Westry, have opened up additional roster spots for the Tigers in 2023-24.