Doyel: Jake LaRavia's destiny? Playing NBA basketball. No – playing for the Lakers.

IndyStar's Gregg Doyel on Lawrence Central's Jake LaRavia family ties to Lakers IndyStar's Gregg Doyel on Lawrence Central's Jake LaRavia family ties to Lakers Jake LaRavia was destined to the play for the Lakers, the team of his father's youth, closing a family loop of impossible dreams and tragic death.Jake LaRavia was born in Pasadena before moving to Indiana as a boy, where he became a star at Lawrence Central and Indiana State.Jake's dad, Jeff, grew up with the Showtime Lakers, whose popularity brought together Jeff, his older brother (Dave) and dad (Ellis). Dave and Ellis died before they could see Jake with the Lakers. The phone call comes with Jeff LaRavia in the car, driving home...