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.

An Oklahoma icon coached Mike Caruso in college, and Caruso’s son now has helped lead the Thunder to the cusp of an NBA championship.

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.

Jalen Williams couldn’t help but crack a joke in his postgame press conference, saying he usually gets the better of Alex Caruso.

The Thunder answered in Game 2 of the NBA Finals with four players scoring over 17 points, evening the series with a 123-107 win. OKC tried a two-big lineup with Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet

Caruso Presser speaks with the media following the Thunder's win over the Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Alex Caruso, the lone championship-winner on the roster, dropped 20 points on 6-of-11 shooting. in 27 minutes off the bench. Multiple players on this Thunder roster have spoken about Caruso's championship experience and how much they lean on him during times like these.

In an inspiring display of mutual respect and support, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso paid a sincere tribute to WNBA star Caitlin Clark during Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Final