He has seen 17 seasons of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and all of those years watching basketball, he has missed only a few games. "I've missed 11 games in 19 years, and I thank my wife for letting me do that," Waller said. He has been in his seat for nearly every single game.

Alex Caruso’s two-way play and defensive dominance have made him a critical X-factor in the Thunder’s push for an NBA championship.