The Thunder trusted Caruso to complement the traditional four starters. He might've come off the bench, but he played the fourth-most Game 7 minutes for a reason. He started the second half in place of Isaiah Hartenstein and the move paid off as they ran away in that frame.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso joked after winning the 2025 NBA championship, 'Now I got a real one.' Lakers fans might not be laughing.

Alex Caruso sparks Thunder’s first NBA title with clutch defense and leadership, becoming a two-time champ and hometown hero in College Station.