Alex Caruso takes subtle jab at Bubble Ring, says 'Now I got a real one...'

While heading into the 2024-25 season, Alex Caruso was the only NBA champion in the Oklahoma City Thunder roster. He won his first Larry O'Brien Trophy with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, a title which many have put an asterisk on. The point guard managed to win his second championship after defeating Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday.

What did Alex Caruso say after winning his second title with Oklahoma City Thunder?

During the post game interview, Alex Caruso was asked that how he felt after winning his second championship. He responded by saying,

Yeah, now I got a real one. Now, no one can say anything.

The 2020 NBA Finals happened when the Covid 19 pandemic was at it's peak. Many wanted the season to be called off, but the NBA decided to have a bubble tournament that took place at Walt Disney World in Bay Lake, Florida. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the LA Lakers defeated Miami Heat 4-2.

Some former and present players contend that the championship needed an asterisk due to the circumstances it took place in, holding many games with virtual fans. Many players said that it was becoming difficult for them to perform inside the secured location.

In front of 18,000 fans at the PayCom Center in Oklahoma on Sunday, Alex Caruso secured his second title. Unlike the Lakers' 2020 title win, the Thunder's 2025 campaign had everything a normal NBA season should have. Caruso couldn't hold back his excitement after winning another ring without anybody questioning it's validity.

Alex Caruso on teaching teammates how to open champagne bottle

Alex Caruso was the only player with an NBA title to his name in the OKC Thunder camp. He had the task of teaching his teammates on how to open champagne bottles. Caruso started spraying champagne while the other players struggles to get a bubble out.

During the postgame conference, Caruso had to say about his hilarious start to their locker room celebration.

We went to the process a couple of times, and eventually we got everybody on the same page. It was a good first try. ... We'll be better next year.

It was Isaiah Hartenstein who told the reporters that Caruso was the one who taught everybody on how to pop the champagne.