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In typical sports vernacular, “GOAT” stands for Greatest Of All Time. Despite being just a role player in the league, Los Angeles Laker fan-favorite Alex Caruso has earned this title from fans and his teammates. And while the third-year Lakers point guard out of Texas A&M certainly isn’t the greatest basketball player of all time, […]

When asked by Andre Drummond why fans love Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso so much, DeMarcus Cousins had a simple answer: “He the GOAT.” Boogie said Caruso's the 🐐 @ACFresh21 #NBA2KTourney pic.twitter.com/cCSjN4E4ci — NBA 2K (@NBA2K) April 6, 2020 Drummond asked the question while playing the Lakers for the NBA 2K players tournament. Cousins, […]

Los Angeles Lakers backup guard Alex Caruso is, like the other NBA players, sitting at home as the league takes a hiatus during the current public-health crisis borne out of the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Now, in an interview with Mike Trudell of Lakers.com, Caruso spoke at length about how the NBA suspension has impacted […]

In an interview with Evan Daniels of CBS Sports, Los Angeles Lakers fan favorite Alex Caruso was asked to name the toughest three players to guard in the NBA. Caruso went with Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving before adding LA superstar LeBron James to his list. “KD is one of them. His […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso believes LeBron James doesn’t get enough credit for being a good teammate and person. Everyone already knows about LeBron’s basketball prowess. The Lakers superstar is arguably the second-best player in NBA history behind Chicago Bulls legend and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. However, Caruso thinks James’ human nature and […]

Like every young NBA player when they first came into the league, Los Angeles Lakers reserve Alex Caruso also had his own “Welcome to the NBA” moment. Caruso certainly learned that he was indeed the big leagues after trying to defend one of the best players on the planet in Kevin Durant. Speaking with Evan […]

Just like every NBA player, Los Angeles Lakers combo guard Alex Caruso misses playing the game he loves while the league is suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview with Tyler Shaw of KBTX, the Lakers fan favorite says he has been instructed to stay away from gyms: “Not a gym. We have […]

As part of a recent appearance on Take it there with Taylor Rooks, Danny Green and Dwight Howard explained why their Lakers teammate, Alex Caruso, has gained so much popularity. Caruso may look like an ordinary guy, but the Lakers shooting guard has become an internet sensation this season. On several occasions, The White Mamba, […]

As part of a recent appearance on “Take It There” with Taylor Rooks, Danny Green compared his Lakers teammate, LeBron James, to an iguana. As part of his appearance on the show, Green and Rooks paid a visit to a reptilian zoo. In the midst of the snakes and lizards at the facility, the Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers backup guard Alex Caruso is spending his hiatus time playing video games, streaming live on Twitch. Caruso, 26, told viewers watching his live stream he’s going to be a “pro streamer” for the next month. Players, coaches, and NBA organizations lay low, self-isolate and distance to prevent the spread of coronavirus while […]

After an incredible run by the Los Angeles Lakers to become the top team in the Western Conference with a record of 49-14, the rest of the 2019-20 NBA season has been suspended with no telling when play may resume. With so much uncertainty cast over the league’s immediate future, Lakers players like Alex Caruso […]

Though the deal fell through, the Los Angeles Lakers offered a unique package to the Detroit Pistons in hopes of acquiring Derrick Rose. According to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Lakers were willing to give up Alex Caruso and draft compensation for Rose: Meanwhile, sources say the Lakers offered a package […]

Alex Caruso is one of the most well-liked players on the Los Angeles Lakers. His competitive nature, surprising athleticism, and fun-loving chops have also made him a fan favorite as a relatable NBA player. Yet the constant memes, viral moments, and constant star-like attention the Lakers star was getting felt unmerited at one point. Via […]

The Golden State Warriors were helpless against the Los Angeles Lakers, and Warriors fans who watched the 116-86 loss found that there wasn’t much reason to be cheerful. However, they found their fun when Alex Caruso played during the fourth quarter of the game. The game was virtually lost as the Lakers fielded Caruso to […]

LOS ANGELES – In his 17th season in the NBA at the age of 34, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is leading the league in assists per game at 10.6. Although he’s always been known as an elite passer, this is the first time he’s gone with this kind of approach throughout an entire […]

Alex Caruso’s awkward and somewhat unathletic appearance has led to the Los Angeles Lakers point guard becoming a bit of a meme on the internet. However, beyond his pasty white skin and balding hairline, Caruso is still one of the best athletes in the world. Although he doesn’t get a ton of playing time for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night, and LeBron James produced yet another sparkling highlight in his storied career. This one was a striking slam against his former teammate Josh Hart: BRON POSTER ON JOSH HART 🤭🤭🤭 pic.twitter.com/KY8LY2pMmx — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 26, 2020 While the dunk was […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso says DeMarcus Cousins has been a great teammate behind the scenes while his ACL rehab continues. The Purple and Gold franchise is waiving Cousins, who will likely still be around the Lakers rehabbing his injury. “It’s the ground that comes with playing in L.A. So to be honest, it’s […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have 28 games left in the 2019-20 NBA regular season, and after six years without a playoff spot, the storied franchise is on pace to head back to the postseason as the top seed in the Western Conference. Although success was expected with the dynamic duo of LeBron […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers continue to roll as they have now won 42 games on the season. The storied franchise was able to get the best of Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night at the Staples Center with help from Alex Caruso, who continues to prove his worth, especially when sharing […]

Los Angeles Lakers backup point guard Alex Caruso continued to prove he’s more than just a meme with a putback dunk over the Grizzlies that got the crowd on their feet. Caruso seemed to fly in for the rebound after Anthony Davis missed on the line, but surprised everyone when he opted to put the […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel revealed his unlikely secret weapon during a conversation with Allen Sliwa of ESPN’s Lakers Talk. Despite boasting key figures off the bench like Kyle Kuzma, Dwight Howard, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the Lakers helmsman turned to an unlikely suspect as his X-factor — Alex Caruso. “He’s my secret weapon,” […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso has become a certified fan favorite. Caruso was fourth among all Western Conference guards after the third returns of All-Star fan voting, and he frequents highlight reels due in part to his tremendous bounce. Think Milwaukee Bucks forward Pat Connaughton but the Hollywood version. However, rival executives are intrigued […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso has developed somewhat of a cult following. Caruso, despite seeing fairly limited playing time as a depth piece in L.A.’s backcourt, garnered plenty of All-Star attention during the fan vote, and he has popped up on plenty of highlight reels due to his sneaky athleticism. However, Caruso is also […]

After being blown out by their rival Boston Celtics earlier in the week, the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back with an eight-point victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Anthony Davis and LeBron James are the obvious stars on the Lakers roster, but it was third-year point guard Alex Caruso who received MVP chants […]

Los Angeles Lakers reserve guard Alex Caruso has been one of the most popular non-All-Stars to get voted in by the fans, as the fan-voting portion of the All-Star Game came to a close on Monday. The third returns of the fan voting have Caruso ranking fourth among guards, trailing Damian Lillard by nearly 90,000 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers received some pretty encouraging news on the situation of fan-favorite guard Alex Caruso. After taking an elbow to the head from Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba on Wednesday, Caruso left the game due to a possible concussion. According to Bill Oram of The Athletic, however, concussion tests for the third-year pro […]

Results for the second round of the NBA All-Star voting were released last week. If you had to guess who the sixth-highest vote-getter in the Western Conference was among guards — would you guess Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso? “The Bald Eagle”, “White Mamba”, “Carushow”, “The GOAT” — whatever you want to call him, […]

Los Angeles Lakers backup point guard Alex Caruso is feeling the love, with fans continuously voting for him for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place next month in Chicago. While Caruso is getting votes from fans that best Western Conference guards like Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz and Devin Booker of […]

Alex Caruso’s meteoric rise, thanks in large part to Los Angeles Lakers fans, has even yielded thoughts of entering the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest over All-Star Weekend in Chicago next month. Caruso, however, does not want to compete in the high-flying affair. In an interview with Marc Stein of the New York Times, Caruso revealed […]

For some reason, Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso has a huge fan base. The Lakers made a Alex Caruso mixtape this past offseason and posted it on social media. The video got 3.1 million views on Twitter and Lakers superstar LeBron James even thought it was great. Several other Caruso photos and videos have gone viral online. Caruso […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso offered a Remember the Titans reference when asked about the challenge his team is facing in light of Anthony Davis’ back injury. Davis landed on the small of his back after going up for a block attempt in the third quarter. He hit the deck hard, writhed in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made easy work of the New York Knicks on Tuesday night at the Staples Center even without superstar forward Anthony Davis, who went down with a back injury in the second half. LeBron James and company cruised to victory, 117-87. Despite the Davis’ injury being a sour ending to tonight’s game […]

Los Angeles Lakers fan favorite Alex Caruso’s breakaway slam in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons brought the fans inside Staples Center to their feet. His teammate, LeBron James, posted an image to his Instagram account to commemorate the moment. https://www.instagram.com/p/B69_kO1gzFW/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading Caruso’s dunk began with the defensive play of Kyle Kuzma, […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso was sporting a new look on Sunday night, as he helped his team to a 106-99 victory against the Detroit Pistons. The 25-year-old decided to put on a headband for the contest, which as turns out, might have been a lucky charm for the third-year man. Following the win, […]

It seems that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is slowly developing a knack for “fake blocking” his teammates during a fast break. After toying with Rajon Rondo’s lay-up attempt last month, James victimized another Laker point guard Alex Caruso in their 106-99 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Following a Kyle Kuzma steal on […]

When you think of possible All-Star players out of the Los Angeles Lakers, you’d only consider Anthony Davis and LeBron James as possible candidates. However, the will of an NBA fan is quite hard to predict. After putting up a string of impressive performances this season, Dwight Howard is also getting All-Star nods from fans. […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso has been ruled out of his team’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night due to right calf tightness, according to Bill Oram of The Athletic. Caruso has played in 32 games off the bench this season, averaging 5.4 points, two rebounds and 1.1 steals over 19.5 […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso apparently has been bothered by a calf issue in their recent games, according to head coach Frank Vogel. Caruso was forced to leave the Lakers’ game against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday for what the team called a right calf tightness. The 25-year-old fan-favorite played in only four minutes […]