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| Alex Caruso’s playoff contributions have become central to Oklahoma City’s championship credentials, a testament to the many forms elite skill can take. (Alex Slitz via Getty Images) |
Caruso displayed an irrational confidence against the daunting task of taking on the most menacing man in basketball. In the same game, multiple teammates had attempted a similar route but quickly found the nearest exit on Interstate Wembanyama, opting for any detour they could find.
But Caruso’s self-belief, the swag of a sixth grader with a fresh cut on the first day of school, stretches much farther than his wingspan. On the next possession, Caruso pump-faked like he was darting across the baseline, only to relocate to the corner and drain a triple with Wembanyama in the vicinity. The next play, he chased the Frenchman from the top of the key to the restricted area, latching onto him like a piece of gum, and leaped in the air to deny an entry pass made for a giant. Less than a minute later, Caruso was forced to confront his French fears again, attacking Wembanyama in space before quickly launching a nifty stepback over his outstretched arms. The more ominous or intimidating the challenge looks, the more Caruso’s impact expands.
By Kelly Iko
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