The smart head is not hairy, it turns out that the old saying is not lying to others! The more bald you become, the stronger you are

The old saying goes well. A smart head doesn't grow hair. I have always thought it was a joke, but from Caruso's perspective, the old saying does not lie. The more bald you become stronger, it is suitable to describe Caruso. However, in his 9-year career, Caruso's hair is just like his growth history, with less hair and stronger abilities. Is

Caruso is very talented? If it is very strong, why is it a undrafted? For Caruso, the secret to success is never reflected by talent. Defense is the basis of success. Coupled with his smart mind, Caruso's 9-year career has become stronger. It is precisely because of Caruso's joining that the Thunder finally gathered the final puzzle to win the championship.

In the 2017 Summer League, his nearly desperate defense finally pierced the hustle and bustle and won a contract from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Caruso's metamorphic trajectory is almost incredibly synchronized with the backwardness of the hairline. During the years of the Lakers, his iconic bald head has shined day by day, and his defensive skills have also improved. His tireless entanglement also suffocated the league's top defenders. LeBron James once sincerely praised: "Alex, he has the intuition that you cannot get through acquired training - he is born to know where the ball should go." In the end, the Lakers won the championship. Alexander was a small figure, but he still contributed great strength.

What followed was the maximization of transaction value. After joining the Bulls, Caruso was no longer the team's puzzle, but grew into the soul hub of the entire defensive system. In the 2022-23 season, the best defensive team was the greatest reflection of Caruso's value. In the following year, Caruso continued to win the best defensive team. This time, Caruso attracted the attention of the Thunder. They did not hesitate to use Gidy, who was selected in the sixth pick, as a bargaining chip for the trade just to get Caruso.

When Caruso wore a blue and white robe in Thunder, he first stepped into the Oklahoma City training hall, in addition to his new teammates, the fans also greeted him with kindness: "Bald, we are finally here!" This shout exuded the long-lasting desire of Thunder fans in the joke. It’s no secret that Oklahoma City’s rise is a long time since they have an unparalleled torrent of young talents. On the blueprint to the championship throne, there seems to be a crucial puzzle: a backcourt defensive core who can lead the overall situation and melt young talents into steel defense lines. The arrival of

Caruso is the final answer given by Thunder management. His value is not just the accumulation of technical statistics. The suffocating pressure he exerted on the ball-holder perfectly liberated Alexander's offensive potential. His assisted defense coverage was like a huge protective umbrella for Chet Homgren. More importantly, he brought the championship-level defensive literacy and playoff-level hardness that the young core of the Thunder urgently needed. Thunder coach Mark Degenut did not hide this: "Alex's defensive IQ and communication skills instantly raised the defensive level of our entire team."

But this year, Caruso once again allowed fans to see which terrifying defensive champion. In this talented league, Caruso once again stepped into the finals stage with his brain and fighting spirit. This time he was getting closer and closer to his second championship in his career, and this time he was no longer the little transparent he used to be. Instead, it has long become the absolute core of the team.