Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Caruso doesn’t hold back while discussing LeBron James

Originally posted on NBA Analysis Network
By Ashish Mathur | Last updated 12/21/23

After the Chicago Bulls beat the Philadelphia 76ers, Bulls guard Alex Caruso was asked to talk about Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, who is still one of the best players in the NBA despite being the oldest player in the league.

Caruso and LeBron were teammates on the Lakers for three seasons. They won the 2020 championship together over the Miami Heat at the Walt Disney World bubble.

Alex Caruso speaks to the longevity of LeBron James as the Bulls prepare to face the Lakers this week: “I have to put it in perspective… We see it from him year after year after year after year. You can get blinded by the greatness he puts up.” pic.twitter.com/ip1ZJXBPI0
— Julia Poe (@byjuliapoe) December 19, 2023

The Lakers are interested in acquiring Caruso from the Bulls, but Chicago doesn’t plan to trade one of the best defenders in the NBA. Los Angeles has also been linked to Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan.

LeBron is averaging 25.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.2 assists this season while shooting 53.9% from the field, 39.3% from beyond the arc and 71.5% from the free-throw line. The four-time MVP and four-time Finals MVP is 12th in the NBA in total points, 15th in points per game, seventh in total assists, eighth in assists per game and eighth in player efficiency rating.

It’s incredible how elite LeBron is playing. He turns 39 on Dec. 30 but is still putting up superstar numbers. NBA fans need to appreciate what they are watching because we may never see another player like LeBron again.

This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.

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