As the only NBA champion on the Oklahoma City Thunder, Alex Caruso has LeBron James to thank for invaluable experience at this stage. He was a critical role player in the Los Angeles Lakers' title run during the 2020 Bubble.

The pinky finger on Alex Caruso’s right hand doesn’t look like a typical pinky. Around the middle knuckle, it bulges as if a small marble was implanted under the skin. It will come as no surprise to anyone who’s watched Caruso play basketball that this slight disfiguration is the result of him throwing his body around the court.

The Bulls probably could've also received a first-round pick from the Thunder in last year's Josh Giddey-Alex Caruso trade.

The 31-year-old has built a career off making the small plays. And those might prove the difference against the Pacers in the NBA Finals.

However, one player who constantly flies under the radar is Alex Caruso. For his former teammate Nikola Vucevic, it has become imperative that the 6'5" guard receives the recognition he deserves.

Jalen Williams gushed over Alex Caruso's defense after the Thunder's 123-107 rout of the Pacers in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals.