Alex Caruso Reveals The Shocking Reason Why The NBA Wouldn’t Let Him Switch Jersey Numbers: “It’s Because I’m A Top 75 Jersey-Seller”

Alex Caruso wanted to switch his jersey number from #6 to something else in Bill Russell's honor, but he was stopped by the NBA.

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After the passing of Bill Russell earlier this year, the NBA announced that the #6 will be retired by every team in honor of Russell, an 11-time champion and one of the early trailblazers of the sport. The retirement of the jersey number league-wide led to questions of what would happen to the players that use the number like LeBron James and Alex Caruso.

The league had said that players who currently wear the number can continue wearing it, but Caruso wanted to switch his number so that he could honor the NBA legend. The Chicago Bulls guard revealed that he was stopped from changing his jersey number because his jersey was top 75 in sales last season for the NBA.  

Caruso has been a fan favorite ever since his emergence with the Los Angeles Lakers a couple of seasons ago. The Lakers regrettably let Caruso walk away in free agency for nothing to the Chicago Bulls, where he has already proven himself to be one of the most consistent perimeter defenders in the NBA.


The Importance Of Alex Caruso On The Chicago Bulls

With the news that Lonzo Ball will be sidelined with a knee injury to start the season, Caruso is going to have a profound role in being the best perimeter defender the Bulls can use on the court. Last season, Caruso was extremely proficient in helping the Bulls be a strong defensive team and he will hope to have a similar impact this season.

The playoff drought the team was on was finally snapped last season, but they’ll be hoping to make it past the first round of the playoffs this season. With rival teams adding standout guards like Donovan Mitchell, Caruso’s plate just got a little heavier.

Caruso and Ball together form one of the best defensive pairings in the NBA, but Alex will have to start the season without his former Lakers teammate by his side. Hopefully, he can provide enough for Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan’s offensive abilities to help the Bulls earn a lot of wins. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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