"Headband Flex" - Alex Caruso storms in to pull off a stunning score in the fourth quarter filling the stadium with cheers | NBA News - Times of India
Alex Caruso. Photo by Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Alex Caruso pulls off a stunning move as the player lands on his back while scoring a point for the team in the NBA Finals Game 1. The stadium is filled with cheers for the player as he adds to the team’s lead over the Indiana Pacers in the fourth quarter of the game.
Pacers’ power forward Obi Toppin couldn’t stop the incoming force despite giving his all to block the score.
Alex Caruso, one of the most prominent players of the Oklahoma City Thunder, left an impressive mark with his performance in the playoffs and continues to do so in the finals as well. In the video replay, the player is seen dribbling the ball inside out while having body contact with the Indiana Pacers’ power forward Obi Toppin before finishing the run with a score and a headband celebration.
The stadium is instantly filled with celebration and cheers as the player adds to the team’s lead over the Eastern Conference champions.
The player’s move has sent a wave of excitement across the internet as fans have started praising the Thunder for their teamwork and resilience. One of the users wrote, “Thunder are such a damn complete team. They have lottery picks that cant even crack the regular season rotation.”
Los Angeles Lakers’ fans have also reacted to the score, stating how the player used to be a treasure for his former team. The fan wrote, “we miss him at the lakers. This guy really special”
Another user wrote, “Caruso cooked. Headband flex!”
Also read: “Let the chaos begin” - NBA fans go crazy as Chet Holmgren arrives for his first NBA Finals appearance in a black hoodie and casual white pantsCaruso is known for his headband celebration. Fans believe that the celebration style complements the Bald Eagle’s appearance during his games with a headband. While many wondered about the origin of the celebration style, Caruso, in one of his Instagram live sessions, revealed the inspiration behind the signature. It was JaVale McGee who inspired and was the catalyst for one of the famous and well known celebration styles in the sport.
