Former Grizzlies first-round pick Jake LaRavia made his debut with the Lakers in the preseason to mixed results from their fanbase. Lakers fans are as tough as they come, so LaRavia being their first signing during the offseason already didn't sit well with a fanbase that expects bigger signings at all times.
However, LaRavia became the ultimate hustle player during his time with the Memphis Grizzlies. Still, it wasn't enough for the franchise to keep him, as they traded him to the Sacramento Kings at the trade deadline last season. LaRavia is a forward by nature and spent most of his time with the Grizzlies playing as a forward, but he got the start at shooting guard for the Lakers in their first preseason game.