Christmas came early for Raiders quarterback Derek Carr

Oakland Raiders defensive end Khali Mack recently received a jersey from the Miami Heat.

That led to a question from Raiders quarterback Derek Carr to the Los Angeles Lakers.

“What gives @Lakers !?!? I see you @52Mack_,” Carr tweeted on Nov. 9.

Carr is a big-time Lakers supporter since he was a child. He idolized ex-Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant and has said that “Mamba mentality” is his mindset, a reference to the five-time NBA champion.

So, what did Carr received after Sunday’s 21-14 victory over the Denver Broncos? A surprised Carr received a Lakers jersey.

“@Lakers appreciate the love!!!! Christmas came early! #DreamComeTrue,” Carr tweeted Monday morning.

This story was originally published November 27, 2017 at 11:52 AM with the headline "Christmas came early for Raiders quarterback Derek Carr."