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Lakers Fans Have Already Found Their Alex Caruso Fan Favorite Replacement & LeBron Seems To Agree

Alex Caruso is not necessarily a household name, but over the years, he has gotten a lot of media attention while becoming a fan favorite for the Los Angeles Lakers. As fans made him a target of memes, Caruso has shown that that he’s actually more than that.

A meme disguised as a solid role player, Caruso has established a good reputation on the defensive side of the ball which earned him minutes for the Lakers despite his hardly impressive box score numbers. His off-ball capabilities, ability to steal rebounds and grab loose balls have also allowed him to become an impactful player on the hardwood.

But as you all know, the Lakers fan favorite now is with the Chicago Bulls, which also means that Lakers fans need a new hero to cheer on. It seems though as if their quest has already ended.

Rookie guard Austin Reaves seems to not right into the mole Caruso left, and even LeBron James seems to agree:

“The kid is pretty good and we’re happy to have him here.”

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— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 15, 2021

LeBron James on Austin Reaves: “The kid is pretty good and we’re happy to have him here.”

— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) October 15, 2021