Oklahoma City Thunder stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren will lead the team throughout the 2025-26 season and playoffs. However, Alex Caruso will end up making a huge difference amid the club's push for a second consecutive championship.
The veteran role player does not receive too many headlines. He was acquired as part of the 2023 Josh Giddey trade with the Chicago Bulls. Since the transaction, Caruso has quietly made a massive impact on OKC -- and the Thunder understand how valuable he is to the team's overall success.
Alex Caruso is a major difference-maker for Thunder
SGA and Holmgren are first and second overall on the Thunder in plus-minus this season.