LeBron James And Alex Caruso Are The Best Duo In The NBA Per Advanced Stats

Feb 29, 2020

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The Los Angeles Lakers are oriented around two players: LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

It is behind the play and leadership of those two that has the team squarely tucked away at the top of the Western Conference. And it is behind them that the Lakers will make their playoff run.

But when it comes to depth and what makes the Lakers so lethal, it seems the team has done a good job building a supporting cast that fits their two superstars. Alex Caruso, for example, is making a real difference out there — and no, it’s not a joke.

Though his name has become a meme in the past few weeks and months, he and LeBron James dominate the floor together. In fact, according to advanced stats, the Bron and Caruso duo is actually the best in the NBA.

“The preternatural chemistry displayed here is a common occurrence when James and Caruso share the floor,” writes Pete Zaya of The Athletic. “Not only is their +24.7 net rating (in 445 minutes) the highest mark among the Lakers’ duos, it’s the best net rating of any pairing in the NBA that’s played at least 150 minutes together.”

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James and Caruso are beating out some really great pairings with their play together, including Giannis/Bledsoe and Westbrook/Covington. Here is the full top ten list:

(via NBA.com)

10. Giannis Antetokounmpo & Eric Bledsoe (+20 Net RTG)

9. Khris Middleton & Donte DiVincenzo (+20.1 Net RTG)

8. Danny Green & Alex Caruso (+ 20.4 Net RTG)

7. Brook Lopez & Sterling Brown (+21.7 Net RTG)

6. Enes Kanter & Grant Williams (+22.2 Net RTG)

5. Robin Lopez & Wesley Matthews (+22.6 Net RTG)

4. Russell Westbrook & Robert Covington (+22.7 Net RTG)

3. George Hill & Sterling Brown (+24.6 Net RTG)

2. Giannis Antetokounmpo & Sterling Brown (+24.6 Net RTG)

1. LeBron James & Alex Caruso (+24.7 Net RTG)

So while Caruso is far from being the Lakers’ best player, he is definitely making a big impact for them. The chemistry he has developed with his teammates is honestly impressive.

Hopefully, it will continue to yield good results for them in the playoffs.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media.