Los Angeles Lakers forward Drew Timme turned heads against the Toronto Raptors with a standout performance, helping LA overcome a seven-point deficit. Off the court, he stole the spotlight wearing a playful “Sexual Tyrannosaurus” shirt.
The Los Angeles Lakers were in a tight spot against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, trailing by seven in the second quarter and staring down a third straight loss. That’s when head coach JJ Redick turned to Drew Timme, and the forward didn’t just change the game on the court—he made a statement off it as well.
Timme, who signed a two-way deal with the Lakers in November and had only played in seven games this season, immediately made an impact. He assisted LeBron James on a three-pointer, cleaned up the glass, and even hit a three from near the top of the key to turn a seven-point Raptors deficit into a seven-point Lakers lead.
“He was great,” Redick said per Silver Screen and Roll. “He certainly earned a spot coming off last night, where he played phenomenal… but it’s still like a little jarring to see Vando, Drew, [Ayton], LeBron, that’s a big lineup. And they did a good job of playing out of the post during that stretch, and we also were able to get some stops and run.”
Timme’s confidence on the court was matched by his unique style off it. After the game, he walked into the press room wearing a shirt that read “Sexual Tyrannosaurus”—a playful and irreverent choice that reflected his lighthearted personality.
The shirt quickly became the talk of social media, showing that Timme isn’t afraid to stand out, even in his rookie season.
For a player who spends much of the season developing with the South Bay Lakers, Timme’s on-court and off-court confidence is part of what makes him a standout when given minutes.
“I’ve been down there [with the South Bay Lakers] for a decent amount, and then they hold me accountable, and they push me, and then they keep me sharp for moments when I am called upon,” Timme said. “You just got to be ready whenever your number is called. And it’s awesome that both teams are so connected.
“It helps me be prepared for moments like this because you can go a lot of times without touching the ball and getting some good burn in. It’s pretty awesome to have a setup like we do here,” he concluded.
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