Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming down the stretch of a year where he will likely capture the NBA MVP award. If there's anything to pick apart from his game, his propensity to fall to the ground and exaggerate contact to get calls may be on the list.

Twice Caruso was asked to face Los Angeles star Kawhi Leonard and leave him empty-handed. Twice he emerged triumphant.  “Just trying to make it difficult for him,” Caruso said of his defense on Leonard.

After Sunday’s 103-101 win against the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander revealed his respect for his former team. After Gilgeous-Alexander praised Alex Caruso for his leadership,