ALEX CARUSO (OKC)

STAR UNDERDOG

NBA ROLE: GAME-CHANGING, TWO-WAY PLAYMAKER

Alex Caruso: an athletic, 6’5 lockdown defender & playmaker who single-handedly influences a more passioned effort in the lineup; makes very sound reads (pocket passes, lobs, whip backs), looks to establish teammates before noticing his own avenues to score - able to push the break & maintain pace when the starters rest; very good athlete, likes to attack the basket (can slam over the top when given enough space) at angles - needs to continue developing floaters & leaners near the rim; long-range game can be rocky, Caruso’s prefers to do damage as a slasher, distributor & spot shooter on offense; one of the game’s most effective (and versatile) defenders*, has mastered concepts & brings a 100% effort to every matchup - Caruso slides his feet and closes the distance well - draws tough assignments, racks up blocks + steals outta the backcourt; former Summer League Champ to NBA Champ! - huge fan favorite across the league): Caruso’s solidified himself as a varied threat - wreaks havoc as a SG/SF/PF; dealt to Thunder (2024): can OKC make a championship push in 2025?

*(first) 1st-Team-All-Defense in 2023!

SIGNATURE!

CROSSOVER —> DRIVING FINISH

STEAL —> DIME (IN TRANSIT)

#DOGTAGS: STAR UNDERDOG, NBA CHAMPION, UNDRAFTED (U)

HI-FLYER, LOCKDOWN DEFENDER

MORE ON A. CARUSO

• NBA Champion (2020)

• NBA All-Defensive First Team (2023)

• NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2024)

• All-G League Second Team (2018)

• Las Vegas Summer League Champion (2017)

• All-SEC Second Team (2016)

• SEC All-Defensive Team (2016)

• (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 81

(via Delay of Game Hoops & NBA)