Frank Vogel opened up about former Lakers guard Alex Caruso, who returns to Staples Center for the first time as an opponent tonight.

Vogel, the head coach of the Lakers, called Caruso, who joined the Chicaco Bulls in offseason, one of his favorite players. The veteran coach also praised Caruso for playing hard on both ends as well as his ‘winning habits and DNA’.

Alex Caruso spent four years with the Lakers and helped Frank Vogel and the franchise win the 2020 NBA championship. On Monday, Caruso and the Bulls will play the Lakers at Staples Center.

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