Alex Caruso Articles - Page 13

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso busted out his best LeBron James impersonation with an epic chase-down block during Tuesday night’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The icing on top of the cake for the Carushow here is that his tremendous defensive effort served to save none other than LeBron himself from a blunder of […]

Following Anthony Davis’ departure late in the first half after suffering an Achilles injury, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to recover, falling to the Denver Nuggets, 122-105 on Sunday, which snapped their seven-game winning streak. LeBron led the Lakers with a near triple-double of 22 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, […]

Last season marked Alex Caruso’s first time experiencing the high-octane atmosphere of the NBA playoffs with the Lakers and Rajon Rondo. Winning the is definitely up there in his resume. But in a recent interview, Caruso admitted that the win-or-go-home environment of the postseason is something he’s craving for again. Caruso appeared on “The Long […]

There’s a chance that Los Angeles Lakers fans will welcome back The Brow and The Carushow against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Head coach Frank Vogel revealed that his two previously injured players, Anthony Davis and Alex Caruso, will join the team during the pre-game warmups at Staples Center. However, there’s still no guarantee that […]

The latest round of 2021 NBA All-Star voting was released on Thursday, and one name grabbed the Internet’s attention more than any other: Los Angeles Lakers fourth-year guard Alex Caruso. In the updated tally, which revealed the top-10 vote-getters at each “position” per conference, Caruso is currently in 10th place among Western Conference backcourt players. […]

Cult heroes in the NBA are those who enjoy a different kind of popularity among fans. They’re not necessarily your conventional star players on their team but they possess a distinct charisma that draws people to them. Some famous examples in league history are Brian Scalabrine, Lance Stephenson, and Dennis Rodman, to name a few. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are again one of the best teams in the NBA and the favorite to win the NBA title, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the way. LeBron and AD need good role players around them, though, and the Lakers have a star role player in Alex Caruso. The “Carushow” has been […]

Alex Caruso was instrumental in the Los Angeles Lakers’ late-game surge on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. After the game, LeBron James praised Caruso, noting that he can literally do anything on the floor. Per Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, LeBron called Caruso a “Swiss Army knife” as he can impact the game in so many […]

Tobias Harris and the Philadelphia 76ers just handed the Los Angeles Lakers their first road loss of the season with a masterful game-winning shot on Wednesday night. The Sixers star came up big on the last play, as he took on the smaller Alex Caruso on an isolation play before knocking down a pull-up jumper […]

Despite having a short offseason to integrate key players into their rotation, the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten to a strong start, racing to an NBA-best 13-4 record, including a franchise-best 9-0 start on the road. Aside from picking up win after win, another sign of the team’s strong chemistry early on is that their […]

Los Angeles Lakers fan favorites Alex Caruso and Talen Horton-Tucker linked up for an impressive highlight against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Sunday. Turning defense into offense, the crowd darlings pestered Rockets’ guard Eric Gordon en-route to an easy fastbreak jam for THT. not that Lakers fans need another reason to be crazy […]

Folk legend Alex Caruso is back on the court for the Los Angeles Lakers tonight in their matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Head coach Frank Vogel told the media prior to tonight’s game that Caruso is fully active with no restrictions being placed on him. He also said Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is a game-time decision. […]

Alex Caruso will not be suiting up for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday due to the league’s health and safety protocols. The announcement was made by head coach Frank Vogel ahead of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet broke the news on Twitter ahead of tip-off. Frank Vogel […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso came out with his best Kareem Abdul-Jabbar impersonation on Sunday in a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 26-year-old sunk a very pretty sky hook against the Wolves, which was reminiscent of Kareem’s trademark move. Here’s a look at the play, courtesy of SportsCenter on Twitter: Caruso's sky-hook is […]

There were a ton of storylines to follow in the Los Angeles Lakers’ epic 2020 championship run. One of the more interesting narratives from last season in LA was that of third-year guard Alex Caruso. The 26 year old shared his journey from the G-League all the way to making it to his first-ever NBA […]

Over the last couple of years, Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso has gained a cult following among fans of the Purple and Gold. After winning the 2020 NBA title, his fan-base grew exponentially. The guard acknowledged this fact. And seems to have no qualm about it. Per Ryan Ward of Lakers Daily, Alex Caruso […]

Though the circumstances were irregular inside the NBA’s bubble complex, the Los Angeles Lakers managed to claim their 17th championship with a 4-2 Finals victory over the Miami Heat. As a result, the Lakers (both Minneapolis and L.A.) are now tied with the Boston Celtics for the most titles in league history. Here’s a look […]

Before Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso became a fan favorite in the NBA, he first had to pay his dues in the G League from 2016 to 2019. Now, he already has a ring and has found his niche as one of the key players of the Purple and Gold. Some, however, are not […]

On the latest episode of New Orleans Pelicans guard J.J. Redick’s podcast called “The Old Man and The Three,” Los Angeles Lakers guard and fan-favorite Alex Caruso talked about how LeBron James helped him get over his anxiety in the bubble when it came to how the team was playing on the court. The Lakers, […]

Since its first episode aired in April, the sports documentary “The Last Dance,” which chronicled Michael Jordan’s storied NBA career and final season with the Chicago Bulls, served as a reminder of how good the 1990s Bulls were while also inspiring other athletes, like Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso. Caruso, a champion with the […]

By now, many are already familiar with the inspiring journey of Alex Caruso. He went from being undrafted to being an absolute cult figure, and now, an NBA champion. The athletic guard out of Texas A&M was a perfect spark off the bench for the Los Angeles Lakers this past season. He played a career-best […]

Newly crowned NBA champion Alex Caruso is on a championship high. The 26-year-old is making the most out of the Los Angeles Lakers bagging the 2020 NBA title and decided to release his own championship merchandise. Caruso took to Twitter to announce a new line for his ‘Carushow’ merch entitled “Championship Collection.” New Carushow merch: […]

It now seems a distant memory from the time that the experts and the analysts declared earlier in the season that the Los Angeles Lakers simply did not have what it takes to go all the way this year. Needless to say, the Lakers just proved all their doubters wrong, and for his part, Alex […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ latest acquisition in JR Smith celebrated his first title with the franchise in his own true fashion. Not only him, but also Alex Caruso, Kyle Kuzma, and Dwight Howard all followed in the footsteps of ‘shirtless JR’ during the postgame celebrations, as posted on Twitter. The influence of JR Smith cannot […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is replacing center Dwight Howard in the starting lineup with guard Alex Caruso for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on Sunday, per Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic. The Lakers are trying to clinch title No. 17 by winning Game 6. Los […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been searching for that proverbial “third star” to slot alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Alex Caruso just offered the perfect take for who that guy is for the Lakers: Alex Caruso on the supporting cast stepping up to help LeBron James and Anthony Davis: “Our third star or [third] […]

In Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler seemed to have pushed Alex Caruso to Anthony Davis’ knee, which caused the big man to grimace in pain. Peep the clip below and look at the action near the rim. Butler jockeyed for position for the […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-114 win in Game of the Finals against the Miami Heat, rumblings about what many consider to be an impending championship continue to get louder and louder. For Lakers guard Alex Caruso, though, now is not the time to lose focus. According to the 26-year-old guard, the title is anything […]

In his three seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Alex Caruso has felt the love from the team’s legions of fans and supporters. But with the team playing in the NBA bubble for almost three months, he can’t help but lament the lack of fans inside the playing venue as they continue their run to […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso is now officially considered a city legend after a mural was crafted in his honor. Peep the Caruso mural made by artist Gustavo Zermeño Jr in partnership with Sportie LA. As seen, the artwork features Caruso about to slam one down over NBA stars Jamal Murray, James Harden, Devin […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso submitted a rather juicy “Shaqtin’ A Fool” entry with an epic blunder in Game 3 of their Western Conference Finals series against the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers were down by double-digits with six-and-a-half minutes remaining in the second canto when Rajon Rondo set the table up for a cutting […]

JR Smith is failing again, this time on celebrations with his Los Angeles Lakers teammates While celebrating at half-court, LeBron James and Alex Caruso went up for a chest bump. Smith wanted to get in on the action, but he completely missed the mark. Playoff JR pic.twitter.com/7lV4zVEJ8A — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 21, 2020 This is […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso has been seeing quite a bit of playing time this postseason, which has come as a surprise to many. Because Caruso doesn’t fit the mold of the typical NBA player as someone passing him on the street probably wouldn’t guess that he was a professional basketball player for a […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso brought the thunder on Sunday night during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals, and the bench was loving it. The Lakers led 45-36 a little over midway through the second quarter when Rajon Rondo corralled a loose ball and fed it ahead to Caruso in transition. Caruso finished […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso does not need to do a ton of styling with his hair prior to games. The former Texas A&M product is practically balding, and he joked with “Inside The NBA” host Ernie Johnson it takes him “35 seconds” to do his hair after Johnson — also somewhat lacking in […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso and superstar small forward LeBron James have developed a nice rapport on the court. That chemistry was on full display in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets, as Caruso and James connected on some highlight plays to open the game up and help Los […]

The undoubted Greatest of All Time just pinned James Harden against the backboard. This Los Angeles Lakers superstar is leading his squad during their potential elimination game against the Houston Rockets. But before MJ-stans revolt, we’re don’t mean LeBron James. We’re talking about the true GOAT – Alex Caruso. Caruso trailed James Harden on a […]

The parents of Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso are with him in the Walt Disney Bubble, and they are spending some quality, wholesome time together. According to Kyle Goon of the Orange County Register, Caruso and his parents have been drinking wine together in the Disney bubble and occasionally watching some golf. https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1304862582461796352 Alex […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had high praises for Alex Caruso, following the reserve guard’s instrumental performance in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets on Thursday. The 26-year-old had his best game of the series so far, dropping 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting from the field and 2-of-5 from downtown, along with three boards […]