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Jake LaRavia recently joined the list of NBA players who have shared stories about how strong Steven Adams really is. During his time with the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2022-23 season, LaRavia saw up close some of Adams' strange habits that made it clear why people describe him as an "animal."
On Saturday's edition of "The Young Man and The Three," LaRavia was questioned to share a story about Steven Adams. rather than telling one specific story, he discussed the narratives regarding Adams' reputation as one of the strongest players in the league and added a few personal details to back it up.
“Dude is just an animal,” LaRavia said. “He would walk around the facility barefoot with steaks in his hand… That dude’s one of the strongest guys I’ve ever been around. Just like brute strength.”
During his rookie year, LaRavia shared the locker room with Adams, who signed a three-year, $39 million extension in jund. LaRavia came off the bench, contributing 3.0 points and 1.8 rebounds per match.
On the other hand, Adams was the team's starting center. He played in 42 matches before a season-ending injury cut things short, but when healthy, he averaged 8.6 points and 11.5 rebounds.
Jake LaRavia speaks about the significance of playing for the Lakers
The LA Lakers made various moves this offseason with the acquisitions of Deander Ayton and Marcus Smart, along with re-signing Luka Doncic. But one addition that has not received as much attention is Jake LaRavia, who joined the team on a two-year, $12 million contract.
Before his debut with the Lakers, LaRavia reflected on his NBA journey and spoke about what it means to play for the Lakers as compared to his previous teams.
“It’s just like a lot more than anywhere else I’ve been,” LaRavia said (per Lakers Nation). “I’ve been in Memphis, Sacramento and the Lakers, it’s a basketball team but it’s like a lot bigger than that as well. Obviously, it’s a brand, it’s worldwide, there’s a lot more to it than it just being a basketball team. I guess I’m gonna see again when the season starts and then the fans and everything like that, but I’m excited for it.”
Jake LaRavia started in the Lakers' preseason matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, finishing with seven points and five rebounds in the team's 103-81 loss.
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