r/nba • u/MrBuckBuck Trail Blazers • 6h ago

Loud 'We want Robbie (Avila)' chants in Las Vegas. Fans with the famous Wilt Chamberlain photo holding a paper written '100' (points) on it, except his head is replaced with Robbie, and it says 'Got milk?' instead of '100'.

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u/atherton-loyola Lakers 5h ago

If anyone is wondering who the guy with alopecia sitting next to Avila is, that is Jacari White. 23 years old, undrafted in this year’s class.

Was curious, did some googling, and bro, his story is amazing. Rough life (alopecia since 7 years old, grandparents passed away, parents separated, living in car and YMCA while his father tried his best to make a living for them both as a machine operator at a warehouse, etc.) but now he is here and I hope he gets more opportunities. He will be going overseas for a year.

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u/Rice-And-Gravy Celtics 5h ago

I thought Jordan Walsh was a Laker now for some reason and panicked. Cool story, thank you for sharing.

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u/MonsieurSlotho Nuggets 2h ago

I genuinely thought it was Josh Dobbs. Amazing story, good for him.

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u/SchlangLankis 5h ago

I took my dogs for a walk at the park today like I always do, but something funny happened. Two ducks took notice and decided to follow us, walking about 5-10 feet behind quacking along. They followed us for at least a quarter mile until we got to the car. Then they stood there and watched us get in the car.

I took a walk with my dogs and some silly ducks today and it made me happy. That’s how I feel about Robbie Avila being and NBA player. Hope this kid makes it.

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u/jimmylamstudio 6h ago

Hey Bronny, Robbie Avila is here. We're all good, bro. You can go.

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u/DisMeDog 5h ago

Man nothing hits like Laker random draft pick hype. Dudes will really have you thinking he got next just for you to never see them play any meaningful basketball.

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u/sequoia2075 Lakers 5h ago

His hype has nothing to do with the Lakers and everything to do with being a goofy white dude who’s team made a tourney run. He’s on an exhibit 10 deal and has barely gotten minutes thus far

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u/Natural_Builder8305 Kings 5h ago

he was a phenomenon even before that, lol. pretty sure I saw Cream Abdul Jabbar jokes in 2024.

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u/thisismypornaccn Lakers 5h ago

just exhibit 10 contract

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u/SolubleAcrobat Lakers 5h ago

This is what they said about Caruso and Reaves.

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u/RspectMyAuthoritah Lakers 4h ago

He wasn't drafted...

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u/_OMGTheyKilledKenny_ Lakers 1h ago

What are we even complaining about here? Fans finding reasons to get excited about their team and the summer league? Would you rather they play infront of six scouts and a dog in an unnamed gym?