DeMar DeRozan revealed on the P Podcast with Paul George that Alex Caruso is among his three favorite teammatesThe two players were teammates for three seasons with the The Chicago Bullsstarting with the 2021-22 NBA season. Unfortunately, Caruso was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder last June for Josh Giddey. This means that fans will no longer see the duo of Caruso and DeRozan.

Despite their split, DeRozan acknowledged that Caruso was definitely one of his favorite teammates. The Bulls star didn’t go into detail about why his former teammate was one of his favorites. However, he did get straight to the point and said he loved playing against Caruso.

“One thing I really enjoyed about my time in Chicago was my teammates. All of them. From Coby White to Pat Williams, to Vuc, Zach, Lonzo, all those guys that I played with. It was a special time. I developed a different bond with most of those guys that were there, for sure. My dog ​​AC. He’s my favorite… Listen, my bad AC [for not naming earlier]. Caruso… I have to say it here. Caruso is probably one of my top three favorite teammates of all time. I love that guy. I love… I love AC Man. He knows. He knows how I greet him every time. He’s my dog.

A Look Back at DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso’s Time as Teammates

DeMar DeRozan (11) celebrates with guard Alex Caruso (6)
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When the Los Angeles Lakers waived Alex Caruso in the summer of 2021, the Chicago Bulls saw an opportunity to sign one of the league’s best defensive backs. At the time, the Bulls were trying to build a team around Zach LaVine in hopes of contending for the NBA title. Chicago then acquired DeMar DeRozan, further solidifying their status as a title contender in the Eastern Conference.

It is true that the Bulls were able to improve their ranking, going from 11th place in the 2020-21 season to sixth place in the 2022 NBA playoffs. DeRozan, as expected, became the focal point of the Bulls’ offense alongside LaVine. On defense, there was none other than Caruso, who made 1.7 steals per game in his first season in Chicago.

Unfortunately, their strength in the East was short-lived, as they often found themselves competing for a playoff spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Despite these setbacks, it’s easy to see why DeRozan enjoyed his time playing alongside Caruso. “AC” is one of those players who can go out of his way to win the ball and provide effective support for his team. Hopefully Caruso remains the same now that he’s about to suit up for the Oklahoma City Thunder. As for DeRozan, let’s hope he meshes well with his new teammate Josh Giddey.

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