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Alex Caruso's Outfit at Thunder's NBA Championship Parade Is Going Viral
Alex Caruso's Outfit at Thunder's NBA Championship Parade Is Going Viral originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It was a hot summer day in downtown Oklahoma City, and Thunder fans packed the streets to celebrate the franchise's first NBA title. The energy was electric, the players were in great spirits, and the internet quickly found its new obsession: Alex Caruso. Advertisement The 31-year-old guard played a key role in the Thunder's championship run, helping them win their first NBA title and earning his second ring. His first came in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers. But what had everyone talking at the championship parade wasn't just his on-court contributions; it was his outfit. Caruso rocked a shirt that immediately turned heads. What's on it? A Mount Rushmore-style design featuring his face in all four presidential spots, along with a nod to his Lakers championship ring. The internet ran wild with reactions. This commenter said: "AC is such a vibe." "Celebrating Mount Rushmore Season," posted here. Advertisement "That's my GOAT," said this fan. This fan is jealous of the shirt and wants one for himself: "I need this shirt." "TWO TIME CHAMPION AC," posted a fan. One fan said: "Insane aura." Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9).Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Caruso's numbers backed up his confidence. In the regular season, he averaged 7.1 points across 54 games while logging 19.3 minutes per game. He elevated his game in the postseason, averaging 9.2 points in 24.4 minutes over 23 playoff games. In Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Caruso played 32 minutes and scored 10 points. His best performance came in Game 4, where he dropped 20 points in a 111-104 win. Caruso is signed with the Thunder through the 2028-29 season. He'll be an unrestricted free agent in 2029-30 at age 35. Advertisement Related: LeBron James Issues Strong Advice to Cooper Flagg Before NBA Draft Related: Luka Doncic Reportedly Makes Big Change in Physical Appearance This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Kristaps Porzingis Used Two Words to Describe the Celtics After Being Traded
Kristaps Porzingis Used Two Words to Describe the Celtics After Being Traded originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kristaps Porzingis only played two seasons with the Boston Celtics, but he left a lasting impact on the city and the organization. After a year and a half in Washington, Porzingis joined the Celtics and played a key role in their 2023-24 title run. Advertisement However, the 2024-25 season didn't go as planned. Porzingis appeared in just 42 regular-season games and 11 in the playoffs. The Celtics were eliminated in the second round by the New York Knicks, and an injury to Boston star Jayson Tatum during that series shifted the team's outlook heading into the offseason. On Tuesday, the Celtics traded Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks. The move came shortly after the Jrue Holiday trade, both signaling Boston's efforts to trim salary and reset the roster. In typical classy fashion, Porzingis shared a short but heartfelt message to Boston fans and the organization on Wednesday morning: 'Class organization.' He also expressed gratitude to his coaches, teammates, staff and the fans, saying he was 'forever grateful' for his time in Boston. Advertisement The 7-foot-2 Latvian center was the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Knicks. As a rookie, he played 72 games and averaged 14.3 points per contest. Porzingis spent three seasons in New York before being traded to the Dallas Mavericks. After less than three full seasons with the Mavericks, he landed in Washington before being dealt to Boston. Former Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8).© Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images His best scoring year came in 2022-23 with the Wizards, where he averaged 23.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Over his career, Porzingis has appeared in 501 regular-season games, starting 500 of them, and has averaged 19.6 points per game. Now in Atlanta, he'll pair with Trae Young and play under head coach Quin Snyder. The Hawks finished last season 40-42, good for eighth in the Eastern Conference before dropping both games in the play-in tournament and missing the playoffs. With Porzingis in the fold, they're hoping to climb higher in the standings and make a deeper playoff push. Advertisement Related: Luka Doncic Reportedly Makes Big Change in Physical Appearance Related: Alex Caruso's Outfit at Thunder's NBA Championship Parade Is Going Viral This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
