Alex Caruso's Thunder parade shirt revealed his hysterical Mt. Rushmore
Caruso and OKC have every right to celebrate how they want. After outlasting the Indiana Pacers in a seven-game NBA Finals series, the Thunder have their first title, and the 31-year-old guard now has two rings. So, naturally, that means when the championship celebration happens, it's time to turn up. However, Caruso might have gone next-level with his tactics.
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On Tuesday, he arrived at the Thunder's parade in a Mount Rushmore shirt. But not just any Mount Rushmore shirt. Instead of pictures of OKC greats or even NBA legends, it had only one guy's face on it ― his. That's right. Caruso wore a Mount Rushmore shirt with four different pictures of his face. Pick a version of the OKC champ, and it was probably on his shirt, signature headband and all.
We're not sure whether to be appalled or clap, but either way, the idea is hysterical. Caruso also wore his Los Angeles Lakers ring around his neck ― just in case a hater wanted to say something ― and this is the type of carrying on we should all aspire to have in our lives.
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However, the shirt seemingly didn't last long. By mid-parade, Caruso went full J.R. Smith, and it was already gone.
What a moment.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Alex Caruso's Thunder parade shirt revealed hysterical Mt. Rushmore
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