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Alex Caruso’s rise in LA may have started with a pile of “Bald Mamba” memes, but his continued increase in popularity is now rooted firmly in his basketball ability.
For starters, it’s a huge win that he’s on the floor in the final minute of a tight playoff game... but he also has the complete faith of LeBron James.
ALEX CARUSO CALLS GAME. DAGGER. #OneMission x #LakeShow #WholeNewGame #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/XuQHmGcvYo
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubIta) September 11, 2020
Caruso, to his credit, gave a fantastic answer when asked about his involvement.
Alex Caruso was asked tonight how much confidence LeBron passing to him with the game on the line gives him.
— Playoff Faigen (@hmfaigen) September 11, 2020
His answer is pretty perfect, and sums up his journey and personality well. pic.twitter.com/sgdEzTcmGY
He may have destroyed my hometown team last night, but I wish nothing but the best for this guy. Go get your ring, Alex.