Offensive Game
Disciplined shot-selector who does not force. Dangerous as a cutter, spot-up shooter, and in transition. Career 37%+ shooter from three when given the green light.
Career Journey
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
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Chicago Bulls
2016-2021
Milwaukee Bucks
2021-2024
Oklahoma City Thunder
2024-present
NBA Champion
Won championship with Milwaukee Bucks in 2021
NBA All-Defensive First Team
Named multiple times — elite perimeter defender
Hustle Player
Known as one of the best hustle players in the NBA
Career Earnings
~$75M
Estimated total NBA career salary
Player Agent
2025-26 season · View contract
| 2025-26 |
| 56 |
| 6.2 |
| 2.8 |
| 2 |
| 42.3% |
| 29.3% |
Alex Michael Caruso is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Texas A&M Aggies, earning second-team all-Southeastern Conference (SEC) honors as a senior in 2016. He is a two-time NBA champion, winning titles with the Lakers in 2020 and the Thunder in 2025. He earned two consecutive All-Defensive Team selections as a member of the Chicago Bulls in 2023 and 2024.
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Offensive Game
Disciplined shot-selector who does not force. Dangerous as a cutter, spot-up shooter, and in transition. Career 37%+ shooter from three when given the green light.
Defensive Game
Among the NBA's elite perimeter defenders. His anticipation, length, and relentless effort generate steals and deflections that rank consistently near the league's best. His hands and IQ make him the ideal full-court disruptor.
Intangibles
One of the highest IQ players in the NBA — his ability to read offensive patterns defensively, set screens, move without the ball, and make the correct decision in complex situations is exceptional.
Personal Life & Family
Partner
Aniya Caruso
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Youth basketball camps in Texas
Works with undrafted player mentorship initiatives
Did You Know?
Caruso went undrafted in 2016 but earned his first NBA contract through a G League stint with the South Bay Lakers — turning a practice squad opportunity into a championship ring and a long NBA career.
Lakers fans nicknamed him 'Carushow' for his unexpected highlight-reel dunks, blocks, and alley-oops that made him a cult hero at Staples Center.
His 2021 chase-down block on Giannis Antetokounmpo during the NBA Playoffs became one of the most memorable defensive plays of the decade.
He ranks consistently in the NBA's top 5 in steal percentage — a statistical feat that places him among the game's elite defensive disruptors despite his slender build.
Career Honors
NBA Champion (2020, Los Angeles Lakers)
NBA All-Defensive consideration (multiple seasons)
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