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Lakers trade rumors: Nick Young says he 'felt like Pau Gasol' following trade talks, hits double-OT game-winner at The Drew

Nick Young drained a game-winning three at The Drew, then opened up about hearing his name in trade rumors.

Nick Young is a Drew League regular, and he put his team on his back for a double-overtime victory. Here's the buzzer-beating three for M.H.P:

Nick recently met with Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and walked away feeling "more assured" about his status with the team going forward. He's currently in line to be the Lakers' backup small forward, playing minutes behind Kobe Bryant. Young spoke with media after his heroics and addressed trade rumors that the Los Angeles Lakers were seeking out a way to dump his salary, saying he "felt like Pau Gasol," as his name was swept up in trade talks, reports Serena Winters of Lakers Nation.

To which we here at Silver Screen and Roll say, we'll always have this moment of Pau and Nick together:

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