Miami Heat's rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr., praised by coach Erik Spoelstra, is making headlines as he returns to Southern California, his home state, amid his first NBA season. Recognized as one of the top rookies in the league, Jaquez Jr. expressed his excitement about the homecoming, saying 'It’s been a while and I’m very excited to get back.' In a related development, Jaxson Hayes of the Lakers spoke about his feelings on returning to New Orleans for the first time since leaving, describing it as 'a little weird' to be back at the arena.
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Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. returns home to SoCal as a top NBA rookie: ‘I’m very excited to get back’ https://t.co/sdCxG0ZCF8
NEW: The SoCal kid is back home. Jaime Jaquez Jr. returns to Los Angeles as one of the NBA's top rookies https://t.co/8iz9BsBwAJ "It’s been a while and I’m very excited to get back.”
Jaxson Hayes talked earlier this week after practice about returning to New Orleans for the first time: “It’s definitely going to be a little weird pulling up to the arena for my first time back.” #Lakeshow #Pelicans https://t.co/laeXa80KvG
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