L.A. Lakers rookie sensation Quincy Olivari was benched by coach JJ Reddick on Tuesday after he apparently dissed LeBron James’ son, Bronny James.
Quincy scored 11 points to lead the Lakers in a come-from-behind win over the Milwaukee Bucks on October 10.
Quincy trended on X after the game, as fans finally put a face to the “WHO’S #41?” memes that trended after LeBron took a selfie with the then-unknown player.
LeFrontrunner probably didn't even know Quincy Olivari was on his team before last night, now he his biggest fan. I told y'all nobody can ever have their moment to themself around this attention hog. Watch how fast they get rid of dude or send him down to never be seen again pic.twitter.com/RUOiC6f58p
— Apex Jones (@ApexJones22) October 13, 2024
The moment LeBron transferred all of his powers to Quincy Olivari ? https://t.co/kDbHmQ1Q2D pic.twitter.com/xSJdwyJtkQ
— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) October 11, 2024
Lakers fans finally had something to cheer about. The Lakers are 1-3 in the pre-season. But fans see a future star in Quincy after he led the Lakers to their only win in the preseason.
But Quincy did not play in Tuesday’s loss against the Golden State Warriors.
Olivari deserved to play. Only reason he didn’t play is because he made bronny look like the bum bronny is. Quincy Olivari had 11 points on 9 minutes against the bucks and they came back and won. JJ REDICK IS A CLOWN AND A MEAT rider.
— KNICKS IN 7 (@KnicksCC22) October 16, 2024
Jj redick not putting in Quincy Olivari to play after what he did last game is selfish to lebron. Lebron is a cancer to the nba smh. Olivari embarrassed bronny against the bucks so Jj redick didn’t play him. Man fuck the lakers
— KNICKS IN 7 (@KnicksCC22) October 16, 2024
Fans believe Quincy was benched for saying his success in last Thursday’s game was “Earned, not given.”
His comment may be in reference to the nepotism allegations when Bronny was given a guaranteed 4-year, $8 million contract.
Quincy is signed to a 10-day contract with the Lakers. The Lakers probably won’t re-sign Quincy because he made Bronny look bad.
Last week, the world didn’t know who #41 was. Today, the world is mad that #41 got 0 minutes in last night’s game! Just remember, @quincyolivari, God wastes nothing! Things are going the way they’re supposed to go! Just keep doing everything you’re doing!
— Courtney Olivari (@CourtneyOlivari) October 16, 2024
Playing Bronny and not Quincy Olivari feels like actual criminal activity. I hate the lakers and wish them nothing but failure so I’m not MAD but… wow. Who’s holding the gun and who is it pointed at?
— Aware and Annoyed ? (@LexamusSquared) October 16, 2024
Sir, Lakers fans are realizing Quincy Olivari is a stud pic.twitter.com/xprR5pAs4i
— Dan | ALL IN (@X_Fan_Dan25) October 11, 2024
Lakers fans were furious when the Lakers benched him on Tuesday.
Bronny James scored 2 points and 1 block in 9 minutes in the game while Quincy was on the bench.
Compare Bronny James to Quincy Olivari below.
It’s more than a game for Lakers rookie Quincy Olivari ? pic.twitter.com/HHHUJEz0z4
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) October 12, 2024
Quincy Olivari on leading the big comeback:
"Just keep going. I hold my head high on the fact that I'm an energy guy." pic.twitter.com/xvtlEot4jp
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) October 11, 2024
