Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso revealed that a $100K sponsorship deal after winning the 2020 NBA championship with the Lakers was the reason behind his now-iconic bald look.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso revealed what ultimately led him to adopt his now-iconic bald headband look on the Pardon My Take podcast.
He explained that after winning the 2020 NBA championship with the Lakers, where he was one of the key players, he was offered a $100K deal with Manscaped that included shaving his head, to which he gladly agreed.
“It was right after the championship. It was right after we won the chip. I did a deal with Manscaped. I signed a $100K deal with them to promote their stuff. This was when they were first coming on. I ended up shooting a commercial with them and it was on TNT or something,” Caruso revealed.
“It was this cheesy little me flying through the air. Kind of like their whole mantra is goofy and sarcastic. They were like we’ll give you a bunch of money and do this commercial and shave your head. I was like, all right, sure. I’m about to do this anyway. I might as well get some fun money,” he added.
From Lakers fan favorite to two-time NBA champion
Caruso rose to fame during his first stint with the Lakers, becoming a fan favorite for his combination of looks and great play on the court, helping the Lakers win their first title in 10 years in 2020 alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Now he’s a two-time champion and a key part of the OKC Thunder, recognized as one of the best defensive players in the league.
This season, the 32-year-old is averaging 7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1 steal per game, while the Thunder remain one of the top teams in the NBA.
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