My Nickel’s Worth

As I have been watching the NBA playoffs, one player for the Los Angeles Lakers has become such an inspiration, Alex Caruso. Caruso played college basketball at Texas A&M--some of you may have heard of him when he played there but I sure hadn’t. He averaged 8 points per game in college, and was known as a fighter, but he was never thought of as an NBA prospect. He ended being selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder for the G-League, as he went underdrafted. Caruso played in the NBA Summer League years ago and so he showed teams what he was capable of.

Later on, Caruso was given a shot to play on the NBA level after Lonzo Ball, who was on the Lakers at the time, vouched for him.

Once he was given this opportunity, he never looked back. When you look at him, you would never think he was a basketball player or an athlete, as he is 6’4 but only 185 pounds. Caruso has become one of the most crucial members of the Lakers the past 2 years, and the Lakers are now one game away from playing in their first NBA Finals in 10 years.

Caruso is a player that has had to know nothing but hardwork since he began college basketball, and he has had to prove himself every step of the way--and he continues to prove the doubters wrong every season, as he has become a stellar defender against opposing point guards and shooting guards, as well as becoming an excellent three point shooter. Caruso is a perfect example for many of us to strive for

excellence, work hard at your craft, never give up and good things will come. So, when I watch Caruso play in the NBA Finals next week, I will be reminded to never give up, and always continue to chase your dreams.