It all felt lost for the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the dying minutes of the third quarter in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, with a 1-2 series deficit, the Pacers were swiftly pulling away, and a historic season looked hushed to disappointment.

Alex Caruso shines in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Oklahoma City Thunder beat Indiana Pacers. Caruso scores 20 points and makes five steals. He is a key player for the Thunder. His performance helps tie the series.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso has been a vital contributor during the Thunder's deep postseason. The Thunder are currently trailing 2-1 in their best-of-seven NBA Finals series against the Indiana Pacers,

It seems like the Lakers were warned not to make that mistake as well by franchise icon Magic Johnson. During an appearance on "First Take," Johnson, who was president of basketball operations for the Lakers from 2017 to 2019, revealed he had told the team not to let Caruso go if Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was on his way out too.

Alex Caruso says LeBron James helped shape his approach to recovery and professionalism during their time together on the Los Angeles Lakers.