Laravia: If I have the chance to dunk now, I will definitely dunk. My basketball IQ is quite high.

On November 3, during the NBA regular season, the Lakers defeated the Heat 130-120 at home. Laravia was interviewed after the game.

Reporter: As Redick and Reeves said, your golf IQ is very high. I believe you have heard this many times in your career. Is your dunk rule a good example? The time you played against the Kings, the 55-5 ball could have been either a layup or a dunk, but you chose a layup.

Laravia interrupted the reporter: This will never happen again. That won't happen again (laughs). The whole team is making fun of me, so now whenever I have a chance, I will definitely choose to dunk.

Reporter: But what I mean is, can you immediately realize that the ball should not be hit like that? If there is a next time, I will not choose that way.

A: I think so. I think I can read the situation on the court fairly quickly and make the best choice. I think my basketball IQ is indeed quite high. It is easy for me to discover the situation I am in and understand it quickly.

In the game against the Kings on October 27, Laravia missed a fast break layup. This goal also caused Reeves to miss a 50+ triple-double.

Laravia once again performed amazingly in this game. He made 10 of 13 shots, 2 of 3 three-pointers, and 3 of 4 free throws. He scored 25 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals. During the team's three-game winning streak, he averaged 22 points per game, shooting 25 of 32 from the field and 8 of 12 three-pointers.