It’s no secret that the Sacramento Kings’ future hinges on the success of star point guard De’Aaron Fox. Fresh off signing a five-year deal that could be worth up to $195.6 million, the 22-year-old is the face of the franchise.
The Kentucky product has improved in each of his seasons since entering the NBA. Fox’s numbers over his first three seasons have a similar trajectory to perennial All-Star Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers.
Fox played in 51 games last season, averaging 21.1 points and 6.8 assists. Still, the lightning-quick point guard didn’t get the respect that he deserves.