The NBA has begun its final countdown to the season’s start at Walt Disney World on Thursday following a four-month hiatus caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
And while the mix of uncertainty and excitement in and around the Orlando bubble renders it more difficult than ever to make any basketball-related predictions, the one certain thing seems to be Alex Caruso’s readiness to embrace his shifting role with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Caruso impressed with his defensive prowess and contagious energy before the games stopped on March 14. But with fellow guards Avery Bradley opting out of the NBA restart and Rajon Rondo sidelined with a broken thumb, the Texas A&M alum will now have to take on more playmaking responsibilities.