And his name is Alex Caruso. It’s a puzzle, really. How does the Thunder’s resident Derrick White fit so seamlessly into Mark Daigneault’s setup? Where does he get that mentality from? Well, it just so turns out that OKC have LeBron James to thank in part for that.

Alex Caruso did not have the best of performances in the Thunder's Game 3 loss to the Pacers, and this statistic shows as much.

Alex Caruso says LeBron James helped shape his approach to recovery and professionalism during their time together on the Los Angeles Lakers.

Alex Caruso has been one of the best role players in the NBA dating back to when he was with the Los Angeles Lakers. Last summer, the Oklahoma City Thunder made

Jalen Williams gushed over Alex Caruso's defense after the Thunder's 123-107 rout of the Pacers in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

However, one player who constantly flies under the radar is Alex Caruso. For his former teammate Nikola Vucevic, it has become imperative that the 6'5" guard receives the recognition he deserves.