How OKC Thunder's Alex Caruso became the NBA's Biggest Man. City Fan | Switch The Play Ep. 1

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In this premier episode of "Switch the Play", NBA Champion Alex Caruso from the OKC Thunder joins the podcast to talk about this love for soccer and Manchester City. They discuss how much soccer fandom has grown within NBA locker rooms, the commonalities between the two sports, and pick their ultimate NBA 5-a-side squad.

"Switch the Play" is presented by the great friends at Olipop.
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“Switch the Play,” w/ Larry Nance Jr. & Rog Bennett is a weekly digital show where NBA legends pull back the curtain on their love of the beautiful game.

Larry’s lifelong obsession with soccer began as a player—something he did from a young age until 16—and has now stepped up a level as he has become a part-owner of Premier League side, Leeds United. What makes this show special, with Larry and Rog together at the helm, is that it’s not about highlights or hot takes, it’s about NBA players talking about the game we all love like true fans: debating over Premier League teams and players, swapping stories from the locker room, and connecting two sports that share more DNA than you might think.

00:00 - What’s Switch The Play?
08:08 - Alex Caruso, “old man” at OKC Thunder
13:54 - Caruso, BIG Man. City fan
19:17 - Manuel Akanji @ OKC games
24:45 - How Caruso became a soccer fan
27:53 - how elite NBA players watch soccer
31:55 - Who’s the NBA’s Kevin de Bruyne?
33:45 - Alex Caruso on Erling Haaland
36:36 - The Premier League’s Alex Caruso
37:40 - Could Guardiola’s style work in NBA?
40:33 - scared of Manchester City?
45:40 - would LOVE to play in PL
48:05 - Top NBA 5-a-side team?
51:59 - Leeds United vs. Everton reactions
58:08 - Gut Check: why Leeds?

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