Despite his lack of experience, Alex Caruso proved to Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel and the rest of the league that he belonged in the NBA.
Caruso went undrafted in the 2016 NBA Draft and spent time in the G League. He later caught on with the Lakers after a successful Summer League stint and eventually landed a two-way contract.
The point guard showed flashes in his limited playing time and signed a two-year contract prior to the 2019-20 season. He exceeded expectations and became a pivotal part of the rotation, often times closing out games due to his defensive acumen.