After becoming one of the biggest fan favorites in recent years for the Lakers, Alex Caruso’s departure this offseason was met with a mixture of frustration and sadness. Caruso’s rise from the G League to x-factor in a title-winning team cemented his status as a folk hero in Lakers lore.
However, to the Lakers front office, that wasn’t worth offering a competitive contract to him this summer as he departed during free agency to join the Bulls. On Monday, Chicago visited the Staples Center for the second time in as many nights to take on the Lakers, marking Caruso’s return to the team and fanbase that adored him.