In a season of disappointment, a season in which the Los Angeles Lakers missed the playoffs, Alex Caruso was a bright spot. The 25-year-old guard got some big minutes down the stretch when Lonzo Ball and Rajon Rondo missed some time.
The Lakers missed the playoffs to the surprise of everyone. The team went 37-45. A big reason was injuries to LeBron James, Brandon Ingram, and Lonzo Ball. Everybody on the roster missed at least 10 games except Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who played every game.
As a result of so many guys in and out of the lineup, some players that weren’t expected to play much, got minutes.