The Los Angeles Lakers lost their preseason finale in a lopsided fashion, 132-74, to the Golden State Warriors but their undrafted rookie guard Quincy Olivari came out a big winner. The 23-year-old Olivari, who led the Lakers with 22 points on 8-of-16 shooting, saw one dream after another come true over the last 24 hours.

The NBA preseason doesn't always provide the best basketball, but it never fails to produce heartwarming stories. While stars and established players are tuning up and shaking off the rust, dozens of other hopefuls are fighting and battling every minute in an effort to fulfill their NBA dream.

Since they were playing their final preseason game, the Lakers rested all of their key players, allowing the rookies to get significant minutes. Bronny James started, and he finished with 17 points, four rebounds,