Alex Caruso: They Paid Me $100,000 to Shave My Head

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso shared the story behind the bald look that has become his trademark. Appearing on the Pardon My Take podcast, Caruso said that right after winning the 2020 NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers, he received a $100,000 sponsorship offer from Manscaped. Shaving his entire head was part of the agreement.

Caruso said they filmed a commercial with the brand, and that it aired on TNT. The player said the ad fit the brand's humorous style, and that he was open to the idea of shaving his head without hesitation. He added that he had already figured he would do it at some point anyway.

During his time with the Lakers, Caruso quickly became one of the team's most beloved players thanks to his energy on the court, his defense, and the connection he built with fans. He won a title alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and after that period he shaved his head completely. Over time, the look became his signature. The 32-year-old has two NBA championships in his career and holds an important role on the Thunder roster.