The Oklahoma City Thunder delivered an impressive performance in Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers. Their dominance on the court, coupled with the early exit of the Pacers’ star player, Tyrese Haliburton, due to injury, ultimately allowed the Thunder to secure the 2024-25 NBA championship. This victory not only highlights the Thunder’s resilience but also represents the second championship for Alex Caruso in his career.
Caruso won his first NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2019-20 season. This significant achievement came after the team defeated the Miami Heat in a six-game series. After winning the second championship, Caruso has shared his reflections on the differences between his first championship experience and this latest success.
“I think just because of the way the team is constructed now versus the team I had in 2020, like it was much harder with this team just because of the experience, right?… If you go out there and execute and do the stuff that you need to do to win the game. And I think through the playoffs, this team grew up and learned on the fly, which most teams have to learn through losses and learn through defeats. And I think this team learned through success.” Caruso said.
Caruso asserts that achieving the championship with the Thunder presented greater challenges than securing his title with the Lakers.
Alex Caruso Reflects On Gilgeous-Alexander’s Potential Impact Compared To LeBron James
During the post-championship press conference, a reporter posed an intriguing question to Caruso, seeking his perspective on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s potential to impact the league comparable to that of LeBron James. In response, Caruso didn’t hold back his admiration for James, stating that the veteran’s impact on the game is undeniable. He also went on to highlight Gilgeous-Alexander’s promising talent.
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“Comparing to LeBron is a crazy start just ’cause LeBron was anointed at 18 years old and surpassed everything that has ever been put in front of him. As far as face of the league and best player on best team, SGA’s got that capability.” Caruso said.
Caruso played 32 minutes in Game 7 against the Pacers, scoring 10 points and grabbing three rebounds.
