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I'm still learning the area. I grew up elsewhere, but when I was an undergrad at UCI, I got into some really good pick up games at the bball courts at Costeau Park. Now that I live by Costeau Park, I see those high level games are no longer happening.

Also enjoyed your latest Lakers Nation video. I feel like if the Lakers make a trade with Charlotte for Rozier/Hayward, they shouldn't have to give up any picks because of the salary cap relief. If they are going to trade the picks, Turner/Hield makes the most sense. Would love to get Jalen McDaniels from Charlotte - 6'9", highly mobile defender, shooting 61% from 3 on 3.3 attempts. Not sure Charlotte is ready to part with him, though.

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Yeah that would be ideal...giving up either future cap relief OR picks but not both. Not sure if they will be able to pull that off, particularly if other teams continue to see them as desperate...winning helps with that, though.

I'm a Concordia grad, right down the street from UCI. Really nice area, it was a great experience.

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Nice! I didn't know you were a south Orange County guy. I'm currently raising my kids just down Alicia Pkwy on the other side of the 5 in Laguna Hills.

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Awesome, yeah I grew up in MV

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