Alex Caruso On What Exactly Happened In Free Agency That Led Him To Leave The Lakers For The Bulls 

get that money AC! we will always love you brother, as much as the LakeShow wanted you to stay, I was so glad you got the bag YOU were looking for

As a Lakers and a Caruso fan I miss him so much. Lakers front office are frauds for not offering Caruso more when he was the heart and soul of our defense. He lays it all out on the court every night.

Bulls fans love you AC! You’re a great player and an ever better person!

I love that he explained in detail and I also I love how JJ and Tommy both allowed him to talk without interrupting him at all👏🏽🙌🏽

The Lakers biggest loss this last year :(

JJ asking the questions we want answers too 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

AC is one of the most under rated players in the game today. He's a gritty defender, he can shoot, and makes good decisions.

We are so happy to have him on the Bulls. His energy off the bench is electric at times. A couple starters go out, he either keeps it going, or he adds a spark.

100% with AC here. You gotta know your worth and make a living. The bulls appreciated his talents and valued him enough to propose a contract he was happy with. And watching how fun the bulls have become this year , I guess it's a win-win for both parties here.

JJ goes on First Take, destroys Stephen A, and then comes back on RU-vid and puts out some of the best NBA podcast material available

He's just so casual

AC might get his number retired

Just thinking about the $40 mil they are paying Westbrook that could have been used to pay 3 or 4 Caruso type of players makes me sad as a Lakers fan.

PAIN. My guy really wanted to stay with the lakers and they cut him really short. We still rock with your CaruShow

I miss AC in Purple and Gold, but so happy Chicago respect him with the contract.

He's so good. That buzzcut makes him look 15 tbh.

Alex Caruso on the Bulls has made my entire year. I am so thankful to have him in Chicago.

Honestly, the True MVP of this season is Arturas Karnisovas. The guy turned the bulls franchise around, in such a short time, after the utter failure from the GarPax era. This guy has a keen eye for finding the right coaching personnel, unselfish all-star caliber players, and finally restored Chicago’s broken image, as now a hot destination for free agents. Caruso said it himself, perfectly. Karnisovas knows exactly what to say and has taken the toxicity out of the previous Bull’s culture/mindset.

As a LAKERS FAN, I'm missing U in LA bruuuuuhh!! I wish U continued success tho AC💯🖤✊🏾🏆

man it's so refreshing to hear someone speak and give an answer without being interrupted or cutoff midway. good job jj

Caruso is the reason im bandwagonin for Chicago, and its been great so far. Great team, nice energy. Im a Bull now :D

Never wanted Alex to leave 💔❤️‍🩹

It’s a nice feeling when your contribution is not just a “nice to have”, but a “must have.” He is an integral piece on the Bulls roster to make us competitive. We want him here, but we also need him and what he brings.

Lakers front office really messed up handling Caruso in free agency.

We need the full interview 💯 AC is the absolute GOAT. Undisputed.

As a Bulls fan, I think I speak for the fans, we appreciate Caruso. His impact had been evident. Glad to have you bro.

Alex is so honest and straightforward

love this open and casual conversation between them. no hiding any details, giving us the real answers

Lakers Nation will always have love for the CaruShow, you got a real one Chicago. Dude is an absolute joy to watch, he plays the game the right way n he’ll impact your team in ways that don’t show up on the stat sheet. Perfect fit for the team & Caruso, wish nothin but the best for y’all - Lifelong Lakers Fan

I feel like jj would make a good agent...he knows the game the business and he's one of them Duke geniuses lol.

JJ, pleeaaaase get Zach on the podcast. I’d love to hear what he has to say about going to a struggling team in the bulls and his perspective then vs now with all their new additions

I’m so glad to have him on my hometown bulls team!!!!!! He’s a huge part of our core!

Great job on first take today💯

THE INTERVIEW WE NEEDED

Finally, the answers we were waiting to hear. Thanks JJ for the in depth questions....subscribed! great interview.

Thank u for helping us win in 2020 bro the REAL fans will always appreciate u dnt ever question it.

He’s the greatest celebrity in the city right now 🙏🙏🙏 LOVE us some AC 🔥🔥🔥

EVEN AT THAT SALARY AC is still worth more than he’s payed… that says something. He’s not melo giving you 20+ a night off the bench, but he could prob lock someone up 10+ times a night, and that’s just as good imo. Make that dough, my man.

...god, I love JJ. He's just so casual, so humble, so sincerely respectful - people like to answer him and to tell their stories. A great interviewer! 🔥❤️

JJ's interviews are always so on point!

You know you're dealing with quality when you don't want to lose someone, but you're happy for them when they leave because they're bettering their situation. He gave Lakers his all. Good deal.

i miss this guy on the lakers, but im so glad that hes thriving in chicago and making that dough! we love the carushow wherever he goes

Can’t wait for this whole interview! JJ keeps getting GOATS🔥

Happy Chicago got him to come! He’s definitely valuable to the squad!

Such a smart guy, its really fun to see how intense and focused his game is.

I luv to see guys bet on themselves and win. It motivates me in life to go for mind. *Hallelujah!*

I always respect the podcasts that ask the right questions

Dude's living the dream! Same team as Kobe was on, now same team Jordan was on, and played with James.

$$$$$$ lol dont blame him. Im a fan. I respect anyone who came from the bottom and grinds their way to the top. Effort heart and skill. 👍

Bulls recognized his ability and we gave him his bag accordingly welcome to the team AC.

Miss you Alex. Wishing you all the best in Chi though. Love your game. From Southern Cal.

Great interview, honest and interesting

Wish nothing but the best for Alex - super glue guy who always plays with heart and makes the plays that win games not to get stats. Both him and Lonzo are such great selfless complimentary players next to guys like LaVine and DDR.

Great insight on his decision ❤️ and I think it was the right one

Glad we got him here in Chicago, great scorer and ball handler.

Props to the hosts, letting AC talk without interrupting. Appreciate it!

We miss Carushow in purple n gold . We’ll never forget him tho

He's been awesome on the Bulls and to think we have him for the next 3 yrs is a great deal!

Great question and great answer.

i like his honesty. not mad at all. i wish other players could be this honest and not be attacked

Miss him as a Lakers fan but glad he secured the bag on a playoff team

Lakers definitely miss Caruso

Love this jj great show

Caruso better than mj and LBJ can’t deny that

I love that he's with the Bulls. He fits Chicago perfectly.

At the end he says that 2 yr/15 m is more than he was offered….yeah he def was right for leaving. Caruso is definitely worth more than 7 a year smh

Great competitive guy n I enjoy watching Bulls y'all gonna make waves this season

The interview that EVERYONE has been waiting for… 🐐

Much respect. He earned every penny.

Every team needs an Alex Caruso

I really admired alex caruso of being a smartplayer.making a smart decision to leave lakers is a good move for him to show his potential..finally he found a home &teammate which trust him making a chemistry.

It was cool seeing you on first take 🔥

As a Lakers fan I still love this guy... we understand go make your money 💰 bro

They didn’t match the offer and he felt like it was a good match for him I’m glad we got him in Chicago now 🤝

As a lakers fan I can’t be anything but happy seeing both Zo and AC having big roles on a winning team

We definitely rocking with you here in Chicago Alex love 💯

Lakers missing some AC Freshness, and it shows.

Name a better bald player who played on the Bulls. I'll wait.

Caruso is the ultimate facilitator. He does the little things that make all the difference.

We will always love you in LA goat. So well spoken

LA shoulda paid my man!! I miss the Carushow in LA! I am enjoying watching this Bulls roster ball out tho!

Hey Bulls fans! Take care of AC.

Love to have him here!

Insightful.

This man looks simultaneously 48 and 13

Alex Caruso > Westprick

Live my lakers and can’t hate when these young guys go elsewhere and do great!!! All love and best wishes to all them especially CARUSHOW!!!!

Spent all day watching his highlights . Been a fan since Lakers and I am following him to any team

we (lakers fans) really really miss you, Carushow... thanks for everything and good luck out there 💪

bro ac we've been calling you the goat for the past seasons, it made sense you go to the bulls. happy for you dude

We miss you over here in LA brother. Bless of luck to my guys in Chicago. #AC #BBB

Yea, we need this ASAP!!

As a Lakers fan I’m so glad you chose YOU! Wish you the best in the Windy City!

He blinked twice! Lol. I'm happy for you AC. Get that bag. You earned it

Alex Caruso, Let's Go A&M Consolidated!!!!!!! I graduated in 95!!! :) Glad to see you are doing well!!! :)

This is closure for us LAL fans, Thank You GOAT AC!!! We will always love you down here!!!

Caroso was always worth it just took a massive fan base like the Lakers to get the eyes on em as a bulls fan we welcome u my guy and we love what your doin

As a Bulls fan, THANK God for AKME. They continue to surprise me and sweet talk their was through this league 😏

Proud of you AC, you deserve it, it is sad to see you leave LA but man keep hustling.

I love AC so much as a laker fan, he provides the spark and excitement. I was so sad to see him leave