Jake LaRavia opens up about age mistake that nearly derailed his NBA dreams
As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for the upcoming NBA season, one of the most unexpected storylines emerging from training camp doesn't involve a star trade or coaching change, but rather a tale of identity, age, and perseverance.Jake LaRavia, a promising forward now on a two-year, $12 million deal with the Lakers, recently revealed that a simple clerical error nearly cost him his NBA future. LeBron James is worrying his fans with his response on media day. Is he retiring? "Maybe"During an appearance on The Old Man & The Three podcast, LaRavia shared that multiple draft websites had incorrectly listed him as being 22 years old during the 2022 pre-draft process. In reality, he was only 20 at the time.That seemingly minor discrepancy had serious consequences. Age is a crucial factor in NBA scouting evaluations, as younger players are generally […]