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A Reunion for the Ages: Mark Daigneault and Alex Caruso Join Forces with the Oklahoma City Thunder

In 2021, Alex Caruso traded to the Chicago Bulls, and Mark Daigneault was named Coach of the Year with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now, they have reunited as a coach-player duo with the Thunder. Caruso’s NBA career began with the OKC Blue after going undrafted in 2016. He later moved on to play for the Los Angeles Lakers and had personal success, making back-to-back All-Defensive Teams and shooting well from the 3-point line.

Daigneault also followed an unorthodox path, going from the Blue’s head coach to Thunder assistant and then becoming the head coach in 2020. His coaching skills were recognized when he was named Coach of the Year last season, leading the Thunder to become the youngest first seed in league history.

Caruso is seen as a smooth fit for OKC due to his 3-and-D abilities, while Daigneault will have more opportunities to shape the team’s roster to fit their playing style, benefiting from his relationship with Caruso. Even though Caruso’s contract with the Thunder is for just one year, it is clear that both sides see

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