Alex Caruso

“There are a lot of good defenders in the league.”

“Something you can control is your effort and your energy and playing defense. And for me that's always been a catalyst for my game, whether it's been getting a run through steal and getting a dunk on the other end or taking a charge or getting a deflection.”

“Toughness, to me, is just doing the right thing every time.”

“If I can go through a whole NBA season and be one of the best defenders in the league, and people want to bestow that honor upon me, then I'll gladly accept it and be thankful for it. If not, I'll keep playing the same way and keep trying to do things that affect winning and try to get the best out of myself and the team.”

“I know that I can play basketball.”

“I have a naive mindset where I always believe I am going to get the job done.”

“As far as diving on the floor for a loose ball, it's kind of like every other thing that I do.”

“Obviously, I am probably not going to match up with guys bigger than Paul George, 6-8 and 200-whatever.”

“It's nice to be able to connect with the fans and it makes my experience that much more enjoyable when I can go out there and hear them cheering for me.”

“Anytime I can get out there on the court, I get better. I learn the game, I learn the speed, I learn the different movements, and I'm a smart player. So, I get used to it. I know what I can take advantage of to be useful.”

“Opportunity has always been something that has presented itself and something I've kind of worked toward being ready for.”

“If we can win games while we get better, that's ideal.”

“Basketball at any level, middle school, high school, college, pro, winning basketball is winning basketball.”

“It's a blessing to play basketball, man.”

“We know what A.D. and LeBron are going to bring to the table every night. They are going to get their attention. They are going to get their shots. They are going to get their numbers because they're two of the best players in the world.”

“It's special to win the Community Assist award because I've always been a person that said if I ever had a chance to give back, I was going to do it.”

“I just try to go out there and play winning basketball. It's what I've done my entire life.”

“I always just play to win and if stuff comes with it, stuff comes with it.”

“I'm a little naive when it comes to basketball and what I think I am capable of doing.”

“Professional sports, you win games and everything goes away. Winning solves everything.”