Alex Caruso plays as a backup point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, as of January 2025. Alex Caruso went undrafted in the 2016 NBA Draft, but he made it to the NBA by getting two-way contracts. His signed his first two-way contract was with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016. After that, he signed another two-way contract with was with the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2017 NBA Summer League.
In the 2018 offseason, LeBron James joined the Lakers, and Caruso had a quick connection with the Hall of Famer. Caruso’s highlighting dunks and high IQ plays earned Caruso the nickname, "Bald Mamba”. His growth as a reliable shooter and defender was key for the Lakers as they won the NBA Championship in 2020. In 2021, Caruso signed with the Chicago Bulls. During his tenure with the Bulls, his defense earned recognition as he was named to NBA All-Defensive teams in 2023 and 2024. In the 2023/24 NBA season, Alex Caruso averaged 10.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.7 steals, and shot 40.8% from three. In the 2024 off-season, Caruso was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey and signed a four-year extension with the Thunder worth $81 million in December 2024.
Who are Alex Caruso’s siblings?
Alex Caruso has two sisters: an older sister, Megan Caruso, and a younger sister, Emily Caruso. Both sisters are graduates of Texas A&M University. (via his college profile)
Megan Caruso
Megan Caruso is the oldest sibling of Alex Caruso. According to Caruso's college profile, she graduated from Texas A&M in 2014. After completing her education, she pursued a career in the medical field as per reports. According to Bleacher Report, in 2020, Alex Caruso chose to miss Megan's wedding to remain with the Lakers in the NBA bubble. He decided two days before the July 18 ceremony to skip the wedding and go to the NBA playoffs.
Emily Caruso
According to Alex Caruso's college profile, Emily Caruso is his younger sister. She graduated from Texas A&M in 2018.
Alex Caruso's Parents
According to his college profile, Alex Caruso is the son of Mike Caruso and Jackie Caruso. His family has deep ties to Texas A&M University, where both of his parents worked, per his college profile.
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FAQs on Alex Caruso
A. Alex Caruso plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder, as of December 2024. Before OKC, he played for the Los Angeles Lakers (2017-2021) and Chicago Bulls (2021-2024).
A. Alex Caruso is 31 years old, as of March 2025. He was born on February 28, 1994.
A. Alex Caruso’s salary is $9,890,000 for the 2024/25 season according to Spotrac.
A. In the 2023/24 NBA season, Alex Caruso averaged 10.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.7 steals, and shot 40.8% from three.
A. Alex Caruso is 6 feet 5 inches tall.
