Mysterious Scream Disrupts Lakers Media Day Press Conference
Austin Reaves and reporters were left startled by an unexplained wail during the team's media availability.
The Los Angeles Lakers' media day was unexpectedly disrupted by a disquieting scream echoing through the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday. Player Austin Reaves and attending reporters were taken aback by the mysterious male voice that interrupted the press conference.
'That's disturbing,' Reaves commented, attempting a chuckle as the sound faded. The unusual interruption was met with uneasy laughter from the press corps, gathered for their first media day in the post-LeBron James era. As the scream returned, Reaves added, 'This is impossible,' with another nervous giggle.
The origin of the scream remains unexplained. No unusual events, such as an alien abduction, were reported in the vicinity, and fans were not present at the event. A spokesperson for the Lakers has been contacted for further information regarding the disturbance.
The team is preparing for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, which marks a new chapter for the Lakers. Following the departure of LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers, the team will look to Luka Dončić to lead the offense. Dončić is coming off a season where he averaged a league-high 33.5 points per game. The Lakers have also added former Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler and guard Collin Sexton.
Despite optimism from some fans, oddsmakers at various platforms, including Kalshi, Polymarket, DraftKings, and FanDuel, place teams like Oklahoma City and San Antonio ahead of the Lakers in the Western Conference standings.
Coach JJ Redick's squad is scheduled to make its preseason debut on October 5 against Sacramento. Their regular season opener is set for October 21 at home against the Golden State Warriors.