Alex Caruso says the whole summer has been an ongoing meme | The Jump

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso sits down with Rachel Nichols, Zach Lowe and Richard Jefferson to talk about his summer being featured in many memes. He also discusses his role with the team and how he hopes to improve.
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[@TheSaltedSalmon]

THE GREATEST PLAYER IN THE HISTORY OF THE GAME

[@_ArsenaI]

Ong

[@Dakidpepe]

No that's smush parker

[@danthomas529]

Brian scalabrine is the white mamba goat

[@eghoseisiramen1892]

@@danthomas529 but Caruso is the goat goat

[@danthomas529]

Eghose Isiramen this is the new MJ lebron debate

[@deionsimmons7123]

He can actually hoop tho 😂

[@mouthopenmonkey4571]

Yea he is a great player.

[@sterbprepper4798]

Steve Blake was better

[@itskplmes]

He's great

[@dutchmastah07]

TURBO Pepper Steve Blake was the man

[@ellandlord2456]

Deion Simmons the goat

[@veryjoz]

Lebron needs to give Caruso his hair doctor's number 😂

[@chiefmiyagi9802]

@Dats a paddlin one of the best comebacks of all time tbh.

[@ankey7384]

Or tips from Manu with how to live with the hair.

[@flowboyz24]

veryjoz Lolha

[@multyz1]

Some people are not that crazy about hair like you might think. Waste money on nonsense stuff.

[@holden_on]

Caruso took LeBron a hairline and put it on himself. He pays that price and holds that burden to be the goat

[@sKid-eq7dz]

1. Caruso 2. Patrick Mccaw 3. Scalabrine 4. Lavar 5. Jordan

[@phxander]

Imagine thinking Jordan is even a top 250 player of all time. Top 500 at best

[@nacspazo7894]

James Harden ikr dude is trash

[@bigb2707]

😭😭🤣🤣

[@ebongjr793]

TF NOOOOO LAVAR IS DEFO NUMBER 2. Caruso is the GOAT

[@ignorantpost6051]

Bro where is Isaac Bonga? Trash list why TF is Jordan here.

[@aidanreyes6854]

This man ready to carry Bron and AD... 🐐

[@Tobyee]

*It's always nice to have the GOAT & LeBron James on your team* 🐐

[@eljefe9140]

I cant wait for Alex to carry us to playoffs this season

[@ambitionzazaridah4363]

Caruso 4 times a better player than me

[@nanchen242]

🤣

[@bullymaguire6722]

He’s trash

[@MambaMentality617]

That hairline giving Stephen A a run for his money

[@adavidmon]

He should go bald and turn into the Beast on the court when they least expect it.

[@jarmelbennett7693]

Nah Alex hairline is just ridiculous man he's in a league of his own

[@ckblakernation671]

😂im dead

[@id10t31]

Mamba Mentality this dude is a baller y’all making his hairline his only redeemable trait

[@VictorVonDoom.]

He’s holding on more than LeBron

[@kingsosshootaiwillslapcash6300]

How does he look 17 and 37 at the same time

[@Clear256]

Baby face+bald lol it's not that complicated

[@sen1402]

Hes not human, mere mortal brains cannot comprehend his physical form

[@majcry4188]

Just like bonga

[@iliketurtles4463]

Like he could be Trae Youngs father or son.

[@celinasimpson883]

Gotta be the hair

[@andrewmussio]

“You can’t stop him, you can only hope to contain him!”

[@MrTroll-ez1oo]

Oh my god you are pathetic

[@arian3773]

@@MrTroll-ez1oo stfu it's a saying from commentator Kevin Harlan you douche

[@Viper00725]

You cant stop his hair falling...

[@thuggwaffle8825]

You can’t stop it, you can only hope to contain it!.... That hairline that is...

[@Intr0vertical]

As a Celtics fan LeBron don't scare me but this guy... this guy SCARES me.

[@meechie5797]

Prodigy Gamer the fact he’s okay to go bald so young frightens me

[@SkipPayless]

Your comment and your profile pic makes this so hilarious.

[@TheBadgerInMinecraft]

Facts

[@warofmankind]

Your living in fantasy land as caruso said!

[@djackson1441]

Lebum don't scare no one but his hairline

[@andrewhawkinsiii]

Caruso is gonna low key become an integral piece. Lonzo was a lot easier to let go with him tucked in the pocket.

[@TheFlowBrothers]

He’s the goat of course he’s an integral piece

[@Tobyee]

*It's always nice to have the GOAT & LeBron James on your team* 🐐

[@Peeflo15]

Faxxxxx

[@Blackjohnwick91]

I think you're on to something

[@razkable]

i kinda feel bad for caruso that they signed daniels green bbradley cook and resigned rondo ...hes not gonna get many minutes ...too many guards.....

[@IproPvP]

Everyone memeing him but we know he raw

[@ObamaTheHedgehog]

WE KNOW HE RAW

[@StrayingwithHawk]

He good baller, he is more legit than some other starter

[@zucc3039]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@mista_mask3163]

Big daddy raw*

[@timhoward5]

121

[@305backup]

When Caruso getting his own shoe tho? I’m ready to rock the Caruso 5’s

[@Kavod24]

Rolls smoothly off the tongue lol

[@Jaceksynder]

I would buy it

[@muscleman3515]

I'm ready for them AC Fresh 1's to drop 🔥

[@my_other_side473]

@@muscleman3515 he had one now with ANTA.

[@itsnotnate420]

For sure man they give you +10 inches on your vertical jump

[@damelilad875]

Why do some comments make me feel that Alex Caruso is the second coming of Brian Scalabrine?

[@splashnskillz37]

*Because he is*

[@seans.9524]

He's actually a great player, G-league DPOY nominee, really solid playmaker, solid layups and dunks I always felt like shooting was his weakpoint but when you look at the stats he's been an excellent shooter so far

[@dargon9713]

Becuse he really is the first coming

[@TheNamesDitto]

~But better~

[@Calilou52]

Nah bruh, Scalabrine was a whole caliber lower than any other player on the court at any time. Alex is a decent player, theres a ton of bums who make him look like an all star. Brian is known as Brian because he was openly the worst player but acted the complete opposite. Not the case with Alex, this dude is wayyyyyy tooo humble to be the next scalabrine

[@producedbyfieri]

pat beverley is shaking in his boots

[@kararadcliff2947]

You mean his black Air Force ones

[@mimicmage]

💀

[@bd06m0030]

He did drop 32 on them and had 10 rebounds

[@goead]

Pampus that didn’t make it funny

[@anubis4032]

IoI

[@cameroncoventon9729]

Clippers “what do you have that we don’t” Lakers “we have a Caruso

[@Only2GendersCommonSense]

Game over.

[@Nirvezz]

Clippers negotiating Scalabrine at the moment

[@cameroncoventon9729]

Nirvezz my god

[@cdt.domalantajuanjosefenel3544]

A match between a team with scalabrine and a team with caruso will destroy life as we know it

[@henry7486]

Asim Father and TACKO FALL!!!

[@punkxxt]

In five years they gonna say: LeBron joined Bosh and Wade to get rings, LeBron joined Love and Irving to get another ring, then LeBron joined Caruso to get more rings. He couldn't have done it himself.

[@earthbelt72]

Well... IT is true

[@goead]

2 plus 3 is 9 if you have autism

[@mydickfelloff3046]

You forgot AD

[@earthbelt72]

@@goead no Alex is 4th in all time imo

[@KobeBryantt237]

well he did beat a 73-9 team

[@DahGoldenLegacy]

Top 3 player of all time. NO DEBATE.

[@MiamiBeach23]

Top 1

[@isaiah4887]

Haider N Top 1*

[@Mahdi_Amine]

1-alex caruso 2-brian scalibrine 3-lavar ball

[@eduardoveras2541]

Goat 🐐🐐

[@MrXHDTV]

1. Alex Caruso. 2. Lonzo Ball. 3. Lavar Ball 4. Lamelo Ball 5. Liangelo Ball, no debate

[@smokecardboards]

Do these mere mortals know they’re in the presence of a god?

[@Jay-dn2pg]

nem diggers I don’t think so

[@EM-sz8ft]

All hail king caruso

[@david91lvb]

They are not fucking worthy

[@biglicker4473]

nem diggers sauce in the thumbnail ?

[@samdavis6318]

nem diggers why everyone calling him a goat for like if he’s that good then why he’s not an all star

[@wolfaagman]

he is training so hard that his hair is falling. this dude is that one punch man character in real life.

[@JordanStuffGamer]

ROE JOGAN DMT APOCALYPSE or he’s just balding

[@PauloAdeva]

EVERYONE HAS TO VOTE FOR ALEX CARUSO TO BE IN THE ALL STAR GAME

[@maxlevine5728]

Paulo Adeva YES

[@toeny]

This aged perfectly

[@chingwong3442]

That man should be in the slam dunk contest. Make it happen.

[@FuneralGraveMemorial]

Wish I could like this 4 times. Zion would not stand a chance if they let Alex in also.

[@JM-fx2cc]

Dude can throw it down 😭 hopefully he gets more time to shine

[@ShogunLazo]

With that hairline he"ll shine believe me :D

[@JM-fx2cc]

Shogun Lazo 😂😂

[@charlesdavis7142]

Search on google---->-global truth project

[@SoulAmazing92]

@@charlesdavis7142 why r u spamming this.

[@rickysingh514]

Memes aside, he’s actually very talented and is a really solid player. We saw flashes last season of what he could do, and I legitimately want him to start over Rondo.

[@4optional]

This man is so deadly his hairline is trying to escape from him

[@jrfloosh]

ItsOptional oh that’s good

[@xxcampheroxx]

Really might be the chillest player in the NBA

[@Armelion1Music]

xXcamp heroXx you dont watch the nba do you?

[@vino2450]

xXcamp heroXx idk man Klay Thompson is a cucumber 🤣

[@xxcampheroxx]

Spi you right you right 😂

[@xxcampheroxx]

Spi Klay is deff got him beat. Just by a lil though 😝

[@Firstnameunknownfr]

Khawi by far

[@majestropov7847]

If they would make a movie about Caruso, The Rock would be the only logicial decision

[@EM-sz8ft]

André ApfelSchürrle it’s king caruso

[@janamejayadharmapuri4187]

Tbh I don't know if the Rock is big enough to fill Caruso's shoes

[@spyfox9796]

Ruhe bitte

[@im_waffles2920]

No mere mortal can match the likes of the God Alex Caruso.

[@pihermoso11]

toss up between the Rock or John Cena

[@rajaatchutuni9907]

"YOU CANNOT STOP HIM, YOU CAN ONLY HOPE TO CONTAIN HIM!!"

[@mrsalty3647]

Lol I commented that to u did it first tho then I was looking at comments lol I saw that one hahaha

[@GucciSnugs]

His face says: 18 years old His hair says: 43

[@mime3761]

He NEEDS to shave it off. Not sure why so many men refuse to.

[@csilla3085]

@@mime3761 Not every man looks good with no hair. I personally can't imagine him bald.

[@andergarcia4953]

CJ Johnston this dude is 25 and already losing his hair yo that is tough. lebron needs to hook him up with his hair doctor.

[@HeyYouSA]

@@csilla3085 Not every woman look good obese.

[@chickhearn4ever779]

@@andergarcia4953 Lebron has the shittiest hair doctor on earth. Why would he ever go to that guy? He should shave it all off circa Jason Williams 2001

[@lakersyoungcoreareaveragep1639]

I seriously think this guy could be an all star level point guard if given the chance. Unfortunately hes playing on a stacked team. 18 5 and 5 on 55% is elite, even in that small sample size

[@KartelBeatz]

Lakersyoungcoreareaverage playersatbest um not at that level. He could be a REALLY good PG tho I don’t see all star level but his shooting and ball handling is really good.

[@artix003]

thats a level below mike conley...that stat would be elite pg but not all star

[@Rase-iwnl-]

He’s a great backup PG and proved it last year when he torched other teams off the bench👏

[@BluTrevFIFA]

Lakersyoungcoreareaverage playersatbest You gotta understand that in the last 6 games of the season so many teams are resting their best players/tanking that numbers get inflated. Grayson Allen dropped 40 in the last game of the season for the Jazz if that shows you anything. Still a good backup pg though.

[@jamespineda3681]

What are you guys saying? He's better than the 🐐 🐐 🐐

[@classof2010president]

Lakers 4 is iconic. Luke Walton wore that number. Now this dude lol

[@ambitionzazaridah4363]

Good catch

[@kevinmccauley7050]

Don’t forget about the legend of Byron Scott🤷🏽‍♂️...

[@ambitionzazaridah4363]

@@kevinmccauley7050 very true

[@classof2010president]

@kevin B Scott not a legend bro

[@iHasCaek]

@@classof2010president bruh...

[@Max-rr2cv]

Never heard an interview of Caruso, didn’t know what to expect from this video but MAN is this dude mature and humble when he talks. It’s always the laid-back players that are absolute assassins on the court

[@boxofhighlights8940]

Tha bald mamba! Can’t wait to watch him drop 81pts this season

[@richieliu7140]

PJ Abante bold of u to assume he will only drop 81

[@XXV_Flea333]

*81 ppg

[@darrenco8289]

81 points per quarter

[@roachdoggjr99]

To assume Kobe wasn't bald already

[@uhhcarrot8224]

*81 points per minute

[@mtg829]

The Jump crew should realize they’re in the presence of God himself

[@charisma7312]

They’re*

[@Tobyee]

*It's always nice to have the GOAT & LeBron James on your team* 🐐

[@harsewaksaini475]

@@charisma7312 he edited it too and still got it wrong lol

[@robertprice1066]

Stop with that sarcasm bruh. Caruso is a beast and if you knew basketball you would knew he's a beast he had a top +/- on the team last year. He's actually a very valuable player.

[@harsewaksaini475]

@@robertprice1066 stats aren't everything, he's good but don't overrate him like you are. Realistically I expect him to average like 12 mpg, probably less, scoring 20 maybe every month or so.

[@THE-ANOMALYYY]

Why was I expecting this guy to have an accent?

[@hecticbeatzz5628]

same 🤣🤣

[@nonamesinenomine]

Everybody has an accent...

[@TakeFlightJaylenBackup]

@@nonamesinenomine what u talking about

[@akivaspirn7166]

Factssssss

[@EasyMoneyMid]

@@nonamesinenomine it's crazy that this is a fact

[@fuehdnsjwisj8097]

The memes are basically Brian Scalabrine except Caruso can actually prove he’s an important piece to the Lakers run.

[@greekyoungbuck]

@Tripp’le H scal is cold blooded the white mamba

[@MM-ss9mp]

Don't forget the great Kwame Brown.

[@lampshademuncher5316]

Thanks for having me

[@NathanSam-ei3hh]

Put Alex Caruso in the Dunk Contest already and the Three point contest please

[@humbledservant9693]

Nathan Sam 2021 don't forget the skills challenge

[@iceydicey4885]

Don’t forget the all star match

[@denzil547]

This man Caruso approaching scalabrine levels 😭 😂

[@TokyoBalletReprise]

Denbre McGarrell He’s better than Brian ever was. Caruso is legit and could be starting as PG.

[@earthbelt72]

@@TokyoBalletReprise stop the disrespect

[@airballer2044]

That_Canuck_God Don’t disrespect the goat

[@MM-ss9mp]

At this rate he will surpass the great Kwame Brown's legacy.

[@badballiance87]

Hey now, that is heresy. No mortal can ever begin to approach Scalabrine levels

[@kobewankenobi248]

*Im loving this comment section. It’s gold*

[@franklin9039]

Love how he owns the hair loss, huge inspiration for us balding guys.

[@NicoSavage]

*That hair is legendary*

[@jeremywilsonn]

Nick that’s quite bald to say

[@aegonii8471]

The lack of hair is legendary

[@luvjay3649]

*who’s the goat* Not Jordan Not Lebron Not Kobe Alex Caruso

[@Mahdi_Amine]

Not brian scalibrine not lavar ball

[@Dakidpepe]

Smush parker

[@anthonyallencabrera]

Alex is a firm second behind brian scalabrine

[@Jay-om8gr]

Why are these things only said about white dudes

[@eljefe9140]

@@Jay-om8gr its not that deep

[@Sam-bg2ur]

He's actually a really cool dude, sounds really down to earth and humble, unlike those other clowns

[@saads1984]

Meme's or not dudes a solid player and listening to him talk has a good head on his shoulders. I hope he has a nice long career.

[@anujr9293]

Greatest player to ever dribble a basketball ❌🧢

[@Zay97]

Please pray for this man's hair

[@eddierabelo5569]

Its refreshing watching a young dude with a bald spot ball out a la Chris kaman stay hungry Caruso

[@PointPeanut]

That's the Kobe/Mike/LeBron curse

[@erniegurrola1624]

Watch when gets paid he gonna come out with a Fro

[@SBzKillFrenzy]

@@PointPeanut Not Lebron anymore. He got that transplant done

[@chillyschleemies5026]

Been like that since he was at A&M. Lol.

[@kosmique]

great confidence boost. caruso really shined those last few games especially ... he could have a great future... Rootin for him

[@joerodriguez1813]

Just recently delivered lunch to the goat and he shook my hand🤗 i can die in peace now:)

[@vtownboxingfan]

Yessir brother.

[@roybeddington5108]

oh lol fr?

[@joerodriguez1813]

@@roybeddington5108 sorry buddy confidential 🍕😇

[@xxcampheroxx]

Anyone notice the Clippers still ain’t getting no love?! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rocthaice]

xXcamp heroXx clippers media day is Sunday

[@xxcampheroxx]

rocthaice I know. I meant as in there videos getting hella dislikes and low views compared to the Lakers lol

[@sandernista6499]

Salty lakers fan, your franchise is a joke. The carcass of lebron and AD rental isnt doing anything

[@taherkanchwala2460]

@@sandernista6499 cuz the season hasn't started yet 😂😂😂

[@princemwamba5230]

@@xxcampheroxx mainly because even though vtheyve been the better squad for like last five years or so the Lakers are still thi big dogs in la they've got the history that the clips are praying to even get close to

[@JinMugen]

Alex Caruso vs Patrick Beverley is the real Matchup of the year in this year's NBA

[@WaterCarrier07]

Nice guy, great player, really like Alex hope he has a great year

[@MatthewsDre]

Such a chill and great player

[@JeffF2022]

6:09 - *Danny Green and the chick in the next Brazzers video* 😂😂

[@therealestg9]

Professional Basketball Player Shoots from Deep Into A Reporter

[@terrywong1219]

VOTE HIM IN AS ALL STAR LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN BOIS

[@user-hk1td6qz4h]

really love this guy! so real.

[@MRkriegs]

I love Alex Caruso. Hope they have a good season

[@5j1kfamilyYouTube]

5:47 when your girl laughs at your friends jokes

[@sevenstargoal]

Hahaha you should play it back to 5:40 to get the whole thing. but that was hilarious. Like what are you laughing about???

[@Malitubee]

Bruh 😂😂😂

[@shomoy7396]

The only person that could beat hay day lavar ball on a 1v1

[@johnlloydedquiban7898]

I love Caruso's humbleness!

[@waheedderby]

Absolute class . Caruso is an awesome human being.

[@hugo_vega_1]

All jokes aside he’s lagit he killed it in the summer league his rookie year

[@rojeliocastro9733]

When I saw him get that put-back on KD's head, I knew I was witnessing greatness. Brian, you had your time but there's a new GOAT in town

[@JJ-ym8bu]

The guy is fearless going down the lane. Legit baller. Having a great season.

[@danielS0nS0n]

this guy is a fucking nightmare to defend and an absolute lockdown machine on the defensive end. you can never go wrong with alex caruso.

[@X_X21]

People don’t realize the meme stemmed from him playing good for the team

[@svgftw351]

The GOAT

[@Topolinho]

So great yet so humble. True GOAT mindset.

[@aimson]

Real cool guy. Looking forward to see him ball.

[@BDJ4mTex]

Good player. Needs more minutes. I think him and Dwight on the 2nd unit can do some damage.

[@royalarmy1837]

He's the boldest high-flying bald eagle dunker.

[@dannyboy410]

He’s actually really good, that’s the best part

[@matthewetnyre9350]

we really about to make this man an all-star

[@demoniakira]

The GOAT is about to set the league on FLAMES, BE READY EVERYONE.

[@samdavis6318]

Ghyulane Hydroxenn he’s not the goat

[@mayattv4986]

@@samdavis6318 you're right. He's the GOD

[@SAMBA10]

He really COLD y’all gon find out this szn !

[@julian9231]

You can’t help but to love this guy

[@dante1387]

I want to see Caruso start at some point this season even if its the end, I'm ready to see him give everything he has !

[@TCOTEevari]

Who could possibly dislike this video. THE CARUSGOAT WILL STRIKE YOU DOWN!

[@jonselair]

I love the memes and love Caruso receive since his putback on the warriors and his great perf against the clippers but maybe, just maybe we should slow down on the exaggeration so that ppl take us seriously when we say he's got what is required to be a very good point guard on an elite western conference team, because i'm dead serious about the last part and I know a lot of us are. When we come and say "he's going to carry LBJ and AD" "he's the GOAT" "best white man to ever play" that makes him a joke and people think he's a poor player we're making fun of. So lets stop it, that won't help his image and himself. As he says when Rachel says "we'll be looking for photoshops, memes and great plays for you" : "Especially the last part". Hope I can convince some other Caruso fans to act more seriously regarding him. Thanks all, have a great day. PS : Caruso is, obviously, the goat anyway.

[@juliusbarde5332]

Man who doesn't love Alex Carouso, such a pretty cool guy.

[@sikeerxyoojj5849]

We love Alex and been waiting for him to play. Yee yee

[@erikpuka2627]

Cant tell if this guy young or old

[@razkable]

both

[@RohanCJ]

25

[@HornPlayer02]

Was old when I wad young call me Benjamin Button.

[@isaiah29797]

erik puka nobody truly knows

[@ChrisBenJericho]

he is yold

[@tashunmiller4232]

It’s crazy how when I first saw him I was sayin to my self this guy is the goat and now seein everybody say it is crazy I guess he just has that goat look 😂 This is the 🐐 fr and um not sayin it for a joke he’s the greatest lakers of all time the greatest player of all time

[@supermariothecanecorso1521]

I love this guy.... He's gon be great

[@Felixwfyu]

The greatest player to ever play for the Lakers not even arguable.

[@cheezycheeder]

Alex Caruso is literally a My career player 😂

[@stack-zone]

Caruso atleast owns his hairline unlike someone we know

[@beanabong2896]

Yup

[@BenBen-zc9rc]

He doesn’t own one 😂😂😂😂

[@chonq]

Caruso is a joy to watch!

[@Nvlutey27]

Loved his last comments about sneaky athleticism haha

[@thephantasticfool]

Real talk though, it he can be as good as we want him to be, he is MIP

[@longassjimmy6790]

Dudes a beast

[@Popularmadeit]

What a legend

[@Jay-dn2pg]

Best basketball player to ever play

[@charliestafford2662]

he used to live in my neighborhood and hoop at my park every day

[@mouhamadoundiathhappy4935]

At Least now we know your address... *Smirk*

[@willlpowerful]

The man, the legend...

[@joseluiiiis]

4:18 the guy in the Lakers jersey in the back trynna steal the show

[@KingAnarchist]

Best hair in the NBA

[@myron7711]

this dude looks old and young at the same time

[@myron7711]

@laysrayslays his hair!

[@conflictedpersonnage6276]

laysrayslays 😂

[@vtownboxingfan]

Humble yet a solid player at the same time.

[@bradw4305]

This guy is so real.True baller

[@n0bl370]

🔥🔥