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Jake LaRavia Turns Viral ‘Who Is No. 12?’ Moment Into Sustained Lakers Breakout

The low-cost summer signing is earning rotation trust through efficient two-way play.

Overview

  • LaRavia followed his 27-point night in Minnesota with 25 points, eight rebounds and four steals on 10-of-13 shooting in a 130-120 win over the Heat.
  • He addressed the viral Target Center clip by saying he ‘played into’ the joke and thanked Anthony Edwards for helping the moment spread.
  • The exchange began when a fan asked who No. 12 was, with Edwards’ on-bench reply captured on the Timberwolves’ local broadcast and widely shared.
  • Coach JJ Redick praised LaRavia’s instincts and feel, while team data credits him with a Lakers-high 3.6 deflections per game during this stretch.
  • Signed in July to a two-year, $12 million deal, LaRavia is averaging about 12.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 60% shooting across seven games.