1. Custom Emojis & GIFs: Create Lakers-themed emojis (like Kobe’s fadeaway, LeBron’s crown, etc.) and reaction GIFs for clutch plays, dunks, or iconic moments.
  2. Interactive Chat Modes:
  • Prediction Mode: Fans guess outcomes like next scorer, final score, or total rebounds.
  • Trivia Challenges: Lakers history, NBA records, or player facts with points for correct answers.
  1. Mobile Polls: Quick polls for in-game decisions like "Should the Lakers go small or big next quarter?" or "Who’s the game MVP so far?"
  2. Highlight Requests: Allow viewers to request key plays or instant replays through chat commands.
  3. "Lakers Bingo" Game: Create bingo cards with scenarios like "LeBron chase-down block" or "Austin Reaves step-back three."
  4. Fan Shoutouts: Encourage chat participation by giving shoutouts for clever comments, accurate predictions, or top contributors.
  5. Soundboard Integration: Fun sound effects for big moments (e.g., "BANG!" for a three-pointer or "Mamba Mentality" for clutch plays).
  6. Chat Power Rankings: Rank top active participants weekly with special tags or badges.
  7. Post-Game Q&A: Open the floor for chat questions post-game to keep engagement high.
  8. Welcome/Goodbye Bot: Introduce a bot that greets new viewers or followers with a personalized Lakers-themed message like:
  • Welcome Message: "🔥 Welcome to the Lakers Ave Playback! Grab your jersey and join the squad! 💜💛"
  • New Follower Message: "🙌 Shoutout to [username] for joining the Lakers Ave fam! Let's get this W! 🏀"
  • Goodbye Message: "👋 Thanks for rocking with us! See you next game — stay legendary! 💪"