00:00 You mentioned just the focus on your defense and the running and just kind of showing you're willing to do whatever it takes to be in the league. But your offensive game has been pretty efficient. Three-point shooting, creating your own look, creating looks for teammates. How rewarding do you feel like it is that you got a chance to show that even in a context like tonight against a good team? 00:21 QUINCY OLIVARI: First, I just want to start by giving honor and glory to God because it's ultimately rewarding. And honestly, that's the biggest reason why I chose number 41 because the number 41 in the Bible means patience. And the biggest thing I always tell myself and when I pray is on 40 days and 40 nights, the storm was there. But on Day 41, everything seemed to make sense and it all became clear. So patience will always - patience and trust will always take you far. And so having a game like today on the last preseason game, especially in front of my favorite player to ever pick up a basketball, it was just an amazing feeling. Coach McMillan always tells me that it's okay to want to be a playmaker and learn to be whatever a team needs. But at the end of the day, my true gift is scoring and shooting. So always look to look for an efficient shot first before you look to just pass it up and try to be just a passer. First, point guard because I can score the ball ultimately and this today, which is honestly rewarding, especially doing it at an efficient level. 01:22 And then just what do you feel like are next steps for you? 01:27 Go home and talk with my agent, see what comes next. I just want a job in NBA. Like, it's the only thing I've wanted since I was like five years old. And my dad always said my biggest gift is my energy. And energy can never be created or destroyed, only transferred. So I bring energy to whatever team wants me and I lift every group up. And I just want to see. I honestly don't know what comes next either. You know, every day I just approach it like it could be my last. And Rui hit it on the head today, this is like the last chance for people like me because tomorrow's not promised and neither is next week. But what is guaranteed is I have an opportunity today to go out and make a lasting impression. 02:17 Quincy, I have a couple for you. First of all, when you reflect on your preseason effort for the Lakers, you helped them get their first win in Milwaukee with a big late effort tonight. You get the start and you lead the team in scoring. Just how do you kind of judge yourself based on your ability to take the opportunity you were given and do something with it? 02:41 My dad. My dad's preached the same thing since I picked up a basketball. Did I play hard and did I have fun? I definitely had fun. I think like yesterday when we played the Suns, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker knew my name and it was just like the biggest surprise. I'm 23 years old, but every time I put on an NBA jersey or come to an NBA practice, I'm that eight-year-old kid. That's just begging my dad to take me to an NBA game. And so coming out today, I didn't know I was starting until the game when we went through our scout before the game and I was just like, "Wow, you know, first career NBA start in the last game." I've had this great feeling all day. Why not capitalize? So I would definitely say I took advantage because I had fun. And not only did I have fun, I played hard with the opportunity I had and win or loss, made or miss shot, I know I gave it my all. 03:33 And you mentioned Book and KD knowing who you are. It looked like maybe your favorite player of all-time also knows who you are. We saw Steph Curry having some words with you on the court after the game. What can you tell us about that conversation? 03:45 Man, I - It's crazy because I've liked him since I was in, like, sixth grade. Like, it was - I don't even know what to say, man. Because, like, that's my favorite player ever. And the first thing he told me was, like, "I'm a big fan of your game." And like, truth be told, I'm a big fan of him, you know, like I had his jersey, he signed it twice. I used to sleep under that jersey and like, I just wanted to be like, I'm so bad. And so just to be able to meet him, him to be able to have some respect for me. And then us to talk in the back, he gave me a pair of his shoes and signed them like that meant the world to me, man. Like, my dad knows, my mom knows, like it just means a lot. And like, I don't know. It just means a lot. 04:32 Yeah, Bronny you talked a lot about how, you know, last year was just interrupted, right? You didn't get really get that chance to play in a lot of the big game minutes and all that. Tonight, 35 minutes. You had a pretty efficient scoring night. What did it feel like to just get all of that burn and get a chance to settle into a game? 05:01 BRONNY JAMES: Just gave me a chance to be myself. I feel like that's where I'm the most comfortable, just going out there and play my game. So yeah, it was just a great feeling to go out there and not think as much as I do and just play. 05:14 JJ said he's not concerned about what a point total is good or bad, or he just thinking about how to continue to develop you into a great player ultimately. But at the same time, you know, it feels good to be on the court scoring points, like hitting shots. And how are you balancing that as, yeah, you do enjoy that, but you're still thinking about the bigger picture for this year? 05:34 Yeah, I mean, like I've told you, just trying to focus on what my role is and excelling at that. I'm given the opportunity to go out there and play 35 minutes. And I'm going to go out there and play. So, I feel like I'll be given an amazing opportunity to go and showcase what I can do down the road. If that's not right now, that's not what he wants me to do right now. So yeah, it's just a great moment for me. 06:02 Hey Bronny, a couple for you. We just had Quincy in here and just really emotional about the opportunities had with this organization and what it meant to him to have that game in front of Steph. What's it been like kind of working with him since you've been here? You guys connected on that lob today. It seems like you guys have some kinship. 06:24 Yeah, I mean, in practice, we're always together and are like other team playing against the starters and stuff. So we've built that connection off the court, well on the court, but off the, arena hard floor. So, just building that connection with him. He's a great guy. I mean, I love playing with him, great spirit. He plays hard all the time. So it's - it was great that we were both given the opportunity to go out there and showcase what we can do. 06:56 Then that was the second thing I was gonna ask was like opportunity when it's hard, I'd imagine, not knowing when the tap would come during games or how much you're going to be out there and trying to find a rhythm, but like knowing what it was going to be like today, what was pregame like for you? Did we - were you even a different level locked in, a different level of excited because you knew you were going to get a real long runway? 07:22 No, not necessarily. We always have these games in our practices, the stay-ready games, the rotation guys, non-rotation guys play. So I j ow, try to prepare myself every game we have, the same way so I can stay ready for those opportunities. 07:42 Bronny, what does this give you, just going into the next stage of the season, to be finishing off preseason with this performance personally? 07:51 Again, like I said to you, just a little bit of confidence. Going into the season, even though I might not be in that rotation, I'd be - not might be playing, but just going into practice, maybe G League games, with th w, confidence in myself to go out there and play my game. I feel like that's the biggest part tonight. 08:13 We saw Steph on the court with you conversing a bit after the game. Anything about that message? I mean, I've seen him last year coming up to you at a Lakers game when you were in the stands, checking in with you, but what was the message today? 08:27 Just catching up, but mainly just him telling me to play my game and be myself, also just giving some pointers on things to do in certain situations, but nothing too crazy. 08:45 Oh, Bronny, where do you think you've made the biggest strides since day one of preseason? What areas do you feel like you've gained maybe the most comfort? 08:57 I'd say just like JJ has always emphasized being a menace on the defensive end and being disruptive. So just taking pride and picking up full court and, guarding guys like Buddy Hield. He's running all over the place. But yeah, just taking pride on the defense and it's my biggest thing, I think. 09:20 Oh, hi, Bronny. Today's the last preseason game. Overall, what do you think the most part of game do you need to improve? 09:31 Again, just that defense's side of things. But also tonight was - I was given an opportunity to go showcase my offensive game. And I did that a little bit. So I feel like my confidence, I feel like that's the biggest thing for me right now, uplifting myself. Thank you.
I hope no one clowns on Olivieri for showing that emotion, he played with the most sauce of that end of the roster group the Lakers played last night. Cool to see the impact the aging stars have had on so many young guys out there.
Quincy, bless you young man. You keep on chasing your dream. Your giving thanks to God Almighty first is beautiful. Continue looking towards the hills where your help comes from. Don't ever take your eyes off Christ. Thank you for blessing me. Your game is nice to watch. 😊
This is what real players who grind go through.. NOT being forced into the league by your father and his agency and given guaranteed contracts when you are no good.
Quincy, God caught every tear. Hope comes from having a purpose. If you have felt hopeless, hold on! Wonderful changes are going to happen in your life as you begin to live it on purpose. God says, I know what I am planning for you. I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future. You may feel you are facing an impossible situation, but the Bible says, God's is able to do far more than we could ever dare to ask or even dream of - infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts or hopes. (I hope you will find comfort in these words, written by Pastor Rick Warren, in his book The Purpose Driven Life.) Jeremiah 29:11 🙏❤️
Any one who puts God first in any and everything that he or she does is always blessed. God continuous presence in his life and I pray that he claim his position on any NBA team
He's about to get cut for Bronny? This kid has balled out all preseason, I hope he ends up in the Western Conference and torches the L.A. LeBrons, cause they ain't the Lakers anymore.
@LetsGoWarriors I bleed Blue and Gold so really I don't care about what the LeBrons do, I hope we drop 60 on their heads all season. But he won't be a L.A. LeBron
00:00 You mentioned just the focus on your defense and the running and just kind of showing you're willing to do whatever it takes to be in the league. But your offensive game has been pretty efficient. Three-point shooting, creating your own look, creating looks for teammates. How rewarding do you feel like it is that you got a chance to show that even in a context like tonight against a good team?
00:21 QUINCY OLIVARI: First, I just want to start by giving honor and glory to God because it's ultimately rewarding. And honestly, that's the biggest reason why I chose number 41 because the number 41 in the Bible means patience. And the biggest thing I always tell myself and when I pray is on 40 days and 40 nights, the storm was there. But on Day 41, everything seemed to make sense and it all became clear. So patience will always - patience and trust will always take you far. And so having a game like today on the last preseason game, especially in front of my favorite player to ever pick up a basketball, it was just an amazing feeling. Coach McMillan always tells me that it's okay to want to be a playmaker and learn to be whatever a team needs. But at the end of the day, my true gift is scoring and shooting. So always look to look for an efficient shot first before you look to just pass it up and try to be just a passer. First, point guard because I can score the ball ultimately and this today, which is honestly rewarding, especially doing it at an efficient level.
01:22 And then just what do you feel like are next steps for you?
01:27 Go home and talk with my agent, see what comes next. I just want a job in NBA. Like, it's the only thing I've wanted since I was like five years old. And my dad always said my biggest gift is my energy. And energy can never be created or destroyed, only transferred. So I bring energy to whatever team wants me and I lift every group up. And I just want to see. I honestly don't know what comes next either. You know, every day I just approach it like it could be my last. And Rui hit it on the head today, this is like the last chance for people like me because tomorrow's not promised and neither is next week. But what is guaranteed is I have an opportunity today to go out and make a lasting impression.
02:17 Quincy, I have a couple for you. First of all, when you reflect on your preseason effort for the Lakers, you helped them get their first win in Milwaukee with a big late effort tonight. You get the start and you lead the team in scoring. Just how do you kind of judge yourself based on your ability to take the opportunity you were given and do something with it?
02:41 My dad. My dad's preached the same thing since I picked up a basketball. Did I play hard and did I have fun? I definitely had fun. I think like yesterday when we played the Suns, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker knew my name and it was just like the biggest surprise. I'm 23 years old, but every time I put on an NBA jersey or come to an NBA practice, I'm that eight-year-old kid. That's just begging my dad to take me to an NBA game. And so coming out today, I didn't know I was starting until the game when we went through our scout before the game and I was just like, "Wow, you know, first career NBA start in the last game." I've had this great feeling all day. Why not capitalize? So I would definitely say I took advantage because I had fun. And not only did I have fun, I played hard with the opportunity I had and win or loss, made or miss shot, I know I gave it my all.
03:33 And you mentioned Book and KD knowing who you are. It looked like maybe your favorite player of all-time also knows who you are. We saw Steph Curry having some words with you on the court after the game. What can you tell us about that conversation?
03:45 Man, I - It's crazy because I've liked him since I was in, like, sixth grade. Like, it was - I don't even know what to say, man. Because, like, that's my favorite player ever. And the first thing he told me was, like, "I'm a big fan of your game." And like, truth be told, I'm a big fan of him, you know, like I had his jersey, he signed it twice. I used to sleep under that jersey and like, I just wanted to be like, I'm so bad. And so just to be able to meet him, him to be able to have some respect for me. And then us to talk in the back, he gave me a pair of his shoes and signed them like that meant the world to me, man. Like, my dad knows, my mom knows, like it just means a lot. And like, I don't know. It just means a lot.
04:32 Yeah, Bronny you talked a lot about how, you know, last year was just interrupted, right? You didn't get really get that chance to play in a lot of the big game minutes and all that. Tonight, 35 minutes. You had a pretty efficient scoring night. What did it feel like to just get all of that burn and get a chance to settle into a game?
05:01 BRONNY JAMES: Just gave me a chance to be myself. I feel like that's where I'm the most comfortable, just going out there and play my game. So yeah, it was just a great feeling to go out there and not think as much as I do and just play.
05:14 JJ said he's not concerned about what a point total is good or bad, or he just thinking about how to continue to develop you into a great player ultimately. But at the same time, you know, it feels good to be on the court scoring points, like hitting shots. And how are you balancing that as, yeah, you do enjoy that, but you're still thinking about the bigger picture for this year?
05:34 Yeah, I mean, like I've told you, just trying to focus on what my role is and excelling at that. I'm given the opportunity to go out there and play 35 minutes. And I'm going to go out there and play. So, I feel like I'll be given an amazing opportunity to go and showcase what I can do down the road. If that's not right now, that's not what he wants me to do right now. So yeah, it's just a great moment for me.
06:02 Hey Bronny, a couple for you. We just had Quincy in here and just really emotional about the opportunities had with this organization and what it meant to him to have that game in front of Steph. What's it been like kind of working with him since you've been here? You guys connected on that lob today. It seems like you guys have some kinship.
06:24 Yeah, I mean, in practice, we're always together and are like other team playing against the starters and stuff. So we've built that connection off the court, well on the court, but off the, arena hard floor. So, just building that connection with him. He's a great guy. I mean, I love playing with him, great spirit. He plays hard all the time. So it's - it was great that we were both given the opportunity to go out there and showcase what we can do.
06:56 Then that was the second thing I was gonna ask was like opportunity when it's hard, I'd imagine, not knowing when the tap would come during games or how much you're going to be out there and trying to find a rhythm, but like knowing what it was going to be like today, what was pregame like for you? Did we - were you even a different level locked in, a different level of excited because you knew you were going to get a real long runway?
07:22 No, not necessarily. We always have these games in our practices, the stay-ready games, the rotation guys, non-rotation guys play. So I j ow, try to prepare myself every game we have, the same way so I can stay ready for those opportunities.
07:42 Bronny, what does this give you, just going into the next stage of the season, to be finishing off preseason with this performance personally?
07:51 Again, like I said to you, just a little bit of confidence. Going into the season, even though I might not be in that rotation, I'd be - not might be playing, but just going into practice, maybe G League games, with th w, confidence in myself to go out there and play my game. I feel like that's the biggest part tonight.
08:13 We saw Steph on the court with you conversing a bit after the game. Anything about that message? I mean, I've seen him last year coming up to you at a Lakers game when you were in the stands, checking in with you, but what was the message today?
08:27 Just catching up, but mainly just him telling me to play my game and be myself, also just giving some pointers on things to do in certain situations, but nothing too crazy.
08:45 Oh, Bronny, where do you think you've made the biggest strides since day one of preseason? What areas do you feel like you've gained maybe the most comfort?
08:57 I'd say just like JJ has always emphasized being a menace on the defensive end and being disruptive. So just taking pride and picking up full court and, guarding guys like Buddy Hield. He's running all over the place. But yeah, just taking pride on the defense and it's my biggest thing, I think.
09:20 Oh, hi, Bronny. Today's the last preseason game. Overall, what do you think the most part of game do you need to improve?
09:31 Again, just that defense's side of things. But also tonight was - I was given an opportunity to go showcase my offensive game. And I did that a little bit. So I feel like my confidence, I feel like that's the biggest thing for me right now, uplifting myself. Thank you.
thanks for the this Rich, I hope this kid gets a roster spot.
I have tears flowing from this interview. I now am a BIG fan, young man. Continue to be blessed!
Me too like for real
I appreciate how much he loves God, the game , and Steph Curry. This man deserves a blessing!
god is steph curry
No he's not@@mhscchampion14ebudget
He didn’t say Step was God
This guy is so humbled and level headed, here's to his continued success. Go get them Mr. Olivari and CONGRATULATIONS!!!
This was one of the most humbling interviews heart felt
Quincy is going to be great in this league. That kind of determination won’t be allowed to be stopped. GET HIM IN A WARRIORS JERSEY ASAP
Wow what a wonderful humbled young man Olivari is!! I pray that he gets a contract or a roster spot on a team!!
I hope no one clowns on Olivieri for showing that emotion, he played with the most sauce of that end of the roster group the Lakers played last night.
Cool to see the impact the aging stars have had on so many young guys out there.
@@mygaffer no one did - LGW is a different channel!!! 💪🫶💙💛
Wow love the faith and determination of Quincy will succeed for sure!
Find a way to get him on the Warriors.
The demeanor of a guy trying to earn his spot and another giving to him
This young man has a bright future! Humble and hungry grounded with a tremendous amount of faith 💪🏾
Quincy, bless you young man. You keep on chasing your dream. Your giving thanks to God Almighty first is beautiful. Continue looking towards the hills where your help comes from. Don't ever take your eyes off Christ. Thank you for blessing me. Your game is nice to watch. 😊
Sign Q rn
Quincy ❤❤❤
I like his game, flashy and can finish
Q is Genuine.
This is what real players who grind go through.. NOT being forced into the league by your father and his agency and given guaranteed contracts when you are no good.
❤
QO might be the next steph
Quincy, God caught every tear. Hope comes from having a purpose. If you have felt hopeless, hold on! Wonderful changes are going to happen in your life as you begin to live it on purpose. God says, I know what I am planning for you. I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future. You may feel you are facing an impossible situation, but the Bible says, God's is able to do far more than we could ever dare to ask or even dream of - infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts or hopes. (I hope you will find comfort in these words, written by Pastor Rick Warren, in his book The Purpose Driven Life.) Jeremiah 29:11 🙏❤️
Any one who puts God first in any and everything that he or she does is always blessed. God continuous presence in his life and I pray that he claim his position on any NBA team
They picked bronny over this guy. Smh
@@carladavis1473 Q got a two-way!
Hold your L!
He's about to get cut for Bronny? This kid has balled out all preseason, I hope he ends up in the Western Conference and torches the L.A. LeBrons, cause they ain't the Lakers anymore.
@@jg10304 didn’t get cut! Delete! Lol
@LetsGoWarriors I bleed Blue and Gold so really I don't care about what the LeBrons do, I hope we drop 60 on their heads all season. But he won't be a L.A. LeBron
@@LetsGoWarriors sent to the G league, cut fron the L.A. LeBrons