The 2025 NBA Playoffs are here, and we have already seen several record-breaking events. One player who has broken a record is Alex Caruso, the all-time leader in assists at Texas A&M. He has joined NBA icons and fan favorites LeBron James and Michael Jordan in the top five single-season playoff Box Plus-Minus. What does this mean for him, and what awaits him? Let’s find out.
From College Legend to Playoff Star: Alex Caruso’s Journey to NBA Impact
Alex Caruso has been enjoying the playoffs. In his last game against the Nuggets, he recorded 20 points, one rebound, six assists, two blocks, and five steals. This stat line shows his already-known defensive prowess and his growing offensive skill. Alex Caruso’s Box Plus-Minus of 13.6 tied him with Michael Jordan’s record in 1990.
The 5 best single season NBA Playoff BPMs of all time:
1) 2009 LeBron James (17.5)
2) 1991 Michael Jordan (14.6)
3) 1988 Hakeem Olajuwon (14.5)
4) 2017 Kawhi Leonard (14.3)
5) 2025 Alex Caruso/1990 Michael Jordan (13.6) pic.twitter.com/5yVgN6NPej— databallr (@databallr) May 9, 2025
Only four players are ahead of him: LeBron James (17.5), Michael Jordan (14.6), Hakeem Olajuwon (14.5), and Kawhi Leonard (14.3). This impressive record shows that Caruso can influence the game, and he needs to build on this as his career continues. Breaking this record gives Caruso an impressive bragging right.
Caruso has laid the best foundation for his career and is reaping the rewards of his hard work. While playing for Texas A&M, he became the program’s all-time leader in assists. He recorded 649 assists, and no one is close to beating his record. In a memorable game against Kentucky, he provided an impressive 12 assists. His playmaking skills always tilted the game in his team’s favor.
He played 137 games for Texas A&M and averaged 8 points, 4.7 assists, and an impressive 2.02 steals per game. Although he made no Final Four appearances, he had an outstanding 17 NCAA Tournament starts. Sadly, the journey has not always been easy for Caruso, but he left a mark in Texas and is now reaping the rewards.
While the future looked bright for Caruso ahead of the 2016 NBA Draft, fans were surprised he went undrafted. Rather than give up on his dreams, he worked hard and found his way back into the NBA through the G League.
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Subsequently, he was signed by the Los Angeles Lakers before being acquired by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Given his history and love for the game, this is just the start for Alex Caruso. He needs to keep up the pace, and soon, he will reap the best rewards of hard work.
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