While you can't compare that championship to any other in league history because of once-in-a-lifetime circumstances, Caruso said his time with James as teammates taught him how to develop from an undrafted rookie into one of this era's best defenders.

Alex Caruso, the lone championship-winner on the roster, dropped 20 points on 6-of-11 shooting. in 27 minutes off the bench. Multiple players on this Thunder roster have spoken about Caruso's championship experience and how much they lean on him during times like these.

The 31-year-old has built a career off making the small plays. And those might prove the difference against the Pacers in the NBA Finals.

Jalen Williams couldn’t help but crack a joke in his postgame press conference, saying he usually gets the better of Alex Caruso.

An Oklahoma icon coached Mike Caruso in college, and Caruso’s son now has helped lead the Thunder to the cusp of an NBA championship.