No player on the Lakers roster has become more of a fan favorite over the last four years than Alex Caruso. Once a Summer League standout, Caruso blossomed into an x-factor in a title-winning campaign and established himself as one of the best role players ever to play alongside LeBron James as he became an integral part of the team’s roster.
But all that success has not gone unnoticed across the league, and Caruso is set to receive a notable pay raise as he enters free agency. The Laker’s commitment to their new big three of Russell Westbrook, LeBron James and Anthony Davis means the team will operate in the luxury tax this season.