De'Aaron Fox
De'Aaron Fox: Kings legend turned Spurs star, two-time All-Star and 2023 Clutch Player of the Year.
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De'Aaron Martez Fox (born December 20, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats before being selected fifth overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2017 NBA draft. Fox had a breakout season in 2023, earning his first All-Star selection, an All-NBA Team nod, and was named NBA Clutch Player of the Year while leading the Kings to their first postseason berth since 2006. He also led the league in steals in 2024. Traded to the Spurs at the 2025 trade deadline, Fox earned his second All-Star selection in 2026 and reached the NBA Finals with the team later that season.
Quick Facts
- Pick number
- 5th Overall
- Position
- Point Guard
- College
- University of Kentucky
- Jersey number
- 0
- Status
- Active
- Nationality
- American
Lore & Background
Fox attended Cypress Lakes High School in Cypress, Texas. As a senior, he averaged 32.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. In January 2016, Fox was named a McDonald's All-American and played in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game on March 30. In April, Fox played in the 2016 Jordan Brand Classic, leading the East team to a 131–117 win while earning Co-MVP honors alongside Kentucky teammate Malik Monk. He was rated as a five-star recruit and ranked the consensus No. 6 overall recruit by Rivals, ESPN, and 247Sports. He committed to Kentucky over Kansas, Louisville, Arizona, and LSU on November 12, 2015. In college, on November 28, 2016, he recorded a triple double with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists; this made Fox only the second Wildcat in the history of Kentucky basketball to record one after Chris Mill in 1988. On March 24, 2017, in a Sweet 16 matchup against UCLA, Fox scored 39 points to advance Kentucky to the Elite Eight. He was selected fifth overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2017 NBA draft. On November 1, 2018, Fox notched his first career triple-double with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists, becoming the only player after LeBron James in 2005 to score a 30-point triple double before the age of 21. He finished second for the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 2019. On November 25, 2020, Fox signed a five-year, $163 million contract extension with the Kings. On February 10, 2023, he was named an All-Star for the first time as a reserve. On February 24, 2023, Fox recorded a season-high 42 points, 12 assists, five rebounds and five steals in a 176–175 double overtime win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the second-highest scoring game in NBA history.
Reader's Guide
Fox is a point guard known for his speed, clutch shooting, and playmaking. He led the league in steals in 2024 and was named NBA Clutch Player of the Year in 2023. He has been selected to two All-Star Games (2023 and 2026) and reached the NBA Finals with the Spurs in 2026.
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