Alex Caruso

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In reply to Ol Jock 99 • 5:17p, 5/23/25
Ol Jock 99 said:
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Ol Jock 99 said:
Measurables? He's a 6'4" white boy who isn't a good shooter playing in a league that values athleticism and shooting.

I have no doubt that he's absolutely worked his tail off. He also had some lucky bounces go his way. Nothing wrong with that.
Ok. Name the lucky bounces.
Sure. Here are some.

After going undrafted and with a VERY short stent with the76ers, he was able to sign with OKC's g-league team, who had an assistant that is now his head coach.

I'm not insulting the guy at all. I'm super happy for him and his game is obviously working out well for him.
Is that a serious reply??? THAT's a "lucky bounce"?????


He was "able" to be signed to a G league team because he was good. He shined in the G League summer ball and showcases. LA Lakers offered him a 2 way contract- the first ever for a G League player. When he was given chances by the Lakers, he was GREAT. And he just kept getting better. Lakers ownership fumbled his contract and fans were sick when he actually turned them down and took the Chicago offer.

His being traded from Chicago had EVERYTHING to do with Chicago's other players. Caruso himsef was one of the hottest trade commodities in the NBA in the Spring as Bulls kept turning down offers. Eventually they got real value for Caruso. The NBA world knew OKC made a great trade in trying to complete their missing pieces that could bring them a championship. They weren't just doing some kind of favor for Caruso when letting Josh Giddy go.

Your post makes it seem like Caruso was some obscure player that a former G league assistant decided to take a flyer on because he knew him back when.

No, Caruso is probably the ultimate "self-made NBA player" if there ever was one. Google Caruso and Lakers if you want to see a fanbase still smarting from the day Caruso left.
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5:17p, 5/24/25
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OKC Thunder fans love Caruso. If they win the championship, some might wish they had a statue for him. He's been their X-factor off the bench this postseason. They call him the "Bald Eagle".

44% on 3-pointers on 4 attempts per game these Playoffs. Averaging almost 2 steals, less than 1 turnover, 9 points, among the best +/-, and all on 22.5 minutes average this postseason.
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In reply to Ag1188 • 8:54a, 5/28/25
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Ag1188 said:
OKC Thunder fans love Caruso. If they win the championship, some might wish they had a statue for him. He's been their X-factor off the bench this postseason. They call him the "Bald Eagle".

44% on 3-pointers on 4 attempts per game these Playoffs. Averaging almost 2 steals, less than 1 turnover, 9 points, among the best +/-, and all on 22.5 minutes average this postseason.
Pretty consistently gets lucky bounces, I guess.
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8:36a, 6/4/25
Alex Caruso's wild basketball journey, from 'a nice little camp player' to NBA superstar stopper

The story that most Ags already know...but nice to see this told to many others.
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In reply to Ol Jock 99 • 11:49a, 6/4/25
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Ol Jock 99 said:
Heineken-Ashi said:
Ol Jock 99 said:
Measurables? He's a 6'4" white boy who isn't a good shooter playing in a league that values athleticism and shooting.

I have no doubt that he's absolutely worked his tail off. He also had some lucky bounces go his way. Nothing wrong with that.
Ok. Name the lucky bounces.
Sure. Here are some.

After going undrafted and with a VERY short stent with the76ers, he was able to sign with OKC's g-league team, who had an assistant that is now his head coach.

I'm not insulting the guy at all. I'm super happy for him and his game is obviously working out well for him.

You've been around a while...and you've finally reached your peak in one area.

This has been (and will be) the STUPIDEST thing you ever type on texags - congrats!

Did Caruso's current coach get him on the Laker's Championship squad? What about the Bulls?

And there are no lucky bounces that make you a veteran in the most elite league of pro athletes on the planet. There are fewer teams and fewer roster spots on the NBA compared to other sports.
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12:41p, 6/4/25
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Caruso is the ultimate role player. He is not a transformative, generational player. He rarely takes over games. But his defense makes him the pest of the year award winner.
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4:05p, 6/8/25
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Another Caruso article: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45460388/how-alex-caruso-went-okc-g-league-core-defensive-veteran-finals-playoff-run
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In reply to tomtomdrumdrum • 6:13p, 6/8/25
Fake news. He'll never make the nba.
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8:48p, 6/8/25
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Refs seems to have it out a bit for Alex in the finals... Not getting the benefit of the doubt
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9:47p, 6/8/25
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20 points on 6-11 shooting including 4-8 from three point range. Never would've guessed it when he was here, but glad to see him succeeding.
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In reply to Aston 91 • 10:19p, 6/8/25
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He's fun to watch - plays very technically sound - great cuts/movement, good D, hits the open 3.
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In reply to knoxtom • 9:20p, 6/9/25
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knoxtom said:



…. Got rid of the lazy passes, plays 100% harder, improved his shot.

Caruso was not much of a college player. He was sloppy, lazy, couldn't shoot. He became a pretty dang good pro.



What?
All time leader in steals and assists. Don't get that from being lazy or being sloppy.
Weird comments.
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In reply to aggiebones • 1:28p, 6/10/25
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aggiebones said:
knoxtom said:



…. Got rid of the lazy passes, plays 100% harder, improved his shot.

Caruso was not much of a college player. He was sloppy, lazy, couldn't shoot. He became a pretty dang good pro.



What?
All time leader in steals and assists. Don't get that from being lazy or being sloppy.
Weird comments.
I think his assessment of Caruso is lazy and sloppy.
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1:40p, 6/10/25
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10:35p, 6/13/25
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Game 4, prevented a 3-1 hole. Tied 2-2 now
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