“I had a Dirk Nowitzki jersey growing up, wore that proudly!”: Bulls’ Alex Caruso gives his flowers to Mavericks’ legend
Alex Caruso mentioned that he grew up in Texas as a huge Dallas Mavericks fan and even owned a Dirk Nowitzki jersey.
To say that Alex Caruso is a cult favorite is an understatement. We’re getting closer to calling him an icon, an MVP candidate, a role model, and/or a legend, but we’re not quite there yet. We’ll figure out how to properly appreciate the bald eagle one day, but human words may not be enough. It is a difficult task, like trying to stop it.
It’s not easy putting together a championship roster (obviously). First of all, you need a super star. Then you’ll probably need another star or two. The final step is to build on the outskirts.
Take, for example, the Milwaukee Bucks. They have a superstar in Giannis Antetokounmpo. They have an All-Star in Khris Middleton and a player with All-Star potential in Jrue Holiday. However, there were a few other men who made significant contributions to his successful quest for the title.
Milwaukee wouldn’t be on top of the league last season if Pat Connaughton wasn’t shooting and rebounding or if Bobby Portis wasn’t fired up.
This brings us to Alex Caruso. He is one of those supporting cast members who can make a difference on a champion team. In fact, he already did it once with the Lakers.
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Alex Caruso Reveals He Grew Up A Dirk Nowitzki Fan And Had The Former Dallas Star’s Jersey
The Dallas Mavericks just made a trip to the Western Conference Finals, but the offseason has fans worried. Jalen Brunson left for New York, and JaVale McGee was the team’s big free-agent addition.
The Mavericks traded for Christian Wood, but he may not even play.
Luka Doncic guided his club to the conference final against all odds, but how will the 23-year-old superstar handle the rising expectations? With Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard, Zion Williamson, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. scheduled to return from injury, the West will be tougher.
The Dallas Mavericks had long since fallen apart after Nowitzki won them a title, but the Luka Doncic era has given Mavericks fans a newfound optimism. The Mavericks are one of the most lovable teams in the NBA thanks to their Slovenian star, but Alex Caruso grew up with fond memories of the organization and Dirk Nowitzki.
Alex Caruso: “I’m from Texas, so I watched all those teams grow. He had a Dirk t-shirt as a kid, he wore it with pride.” pic.twitter.com/Zno9gbZxES
— Mavs fans for life (@MavsFansForLife) September 14, 2022
“I’m from Texas, so I grew up watching all those teams,” says Alex Caruso. I had a Dirk shirt when I was a kid and I wore it proudly.”
Nowitzki provided the Mavericks franchise with years of consistent play and a spectacular win. It’s no wonder Caruso grew up idolizing and admiring Dirk and the Dallas Mavericks.
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