It's been quite a weekend for Los Angeles Lakers point guard Quincy Olivari. The rookie made his first start in the Lakers' final preseason game of the year, earning the start as the Lakers took on Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors,

Undrafted in June, the former Xavier star averaged 8.8 points on 52.2% shooting, including 57.1% from 3-point range, in four preseason games

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.