Rookie Lakers player Quincy Olivari got choked up talking about Steph Curry gifting him a pair of autographed shoes after a preseason game.

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.

Stephen Curry didn't play in the Warriors' 58-point victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to cap an undefeated 6-0 preseason. Still, he left a lasting impact on one of their rookies, who got to meet his "favorite player ever.