While you can't compare that championship to any other in league history because of once-in-a-lifetime circumstances, Caruso said his time with James as teammates taught him how to develop from an undrafted rookie into one of this era's best defenders.

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.

Chet Holmgren, who also played a role in the wins, was praised for Cusro during the postgame press conference.

Chet Holmgren hilariously defended Alex Caruso from allegations of being old in the aftermath of the Thunder's Game 2 win over the Pacers.

Alex Caruso provided 27 huge minutes off the bench for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night as they leveled up the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers. The veteran guard, who won a title in the bubble with the Los Angeles Lakers back in 2020, had 20 points as OKC was able to build an insurmountable lead —even for Tyrese Haliburton.

Nicolas Batum praises Alex Caruso for his defensive showing against Nikola Jokic in the playoffs, credits him with being the difference-maker.

Thunder guard Alex Caruso spoke about the coaching move by Mark Daigneault defensively on Nikola Jokic in the NBA Playoffs.