During the Los Angeles Lakers’ official Media Day session, star guard Austin Reaves was caught off guard when a series of blood-curdling screams echoed through the facility, momentarily halting his live press conference.
A bizarre disruption
Reaves was in the middle of taking questions from reporters when a loud, unexplained wail rang out from the back of the room. Stopping mid-sentence, the 28-year-old guard turned toward the source of the noise with a visibly stunned expression before calling the incident “disturbing.”
Moments later, as he attempted to resume his answers, a second sharp scream interrupted the session again prompting Reaves to joke, “This is impossible.”
Standing out amidst change
While the press conference ultimately continued without safety issues, the origin of the sudden shouting remained unconfirmed, leaving both players and attending media puzzled.
The bizarre disruption quickly went viral across social media platforms drawing immediate attention during an otherwise routine day of media appearances.
The moment unfolded as the Lakers prepared for the upcoming season with a refreshed roster structure. Reaves, coming off an impressive campaign where he averaged 23.3 points per game, remains a central figure in the team’s backcourt alongside superstar playmaker Luka Doncic.
Despite the unexpected disturbance, Reaves eventually laughed off the incident and wrapped up his media duties as the Lakers gear up for their preseason opener.
