Whether a rookie or seasoned All-Star, mentorship has always been part of the Association.
Last season, in a story chronicled by Jason Jones of The Athletic, De'Aaron Fox met Spurs legend Tony Parker in a relationship that has since grown immensely.
"I just wanted to pick his brain, he’s been in the league a long time," Swipa said on the initial meeting.
"I just remember talking to him and then after the game I got a hold of him a little bit," No. 5 continued. "He gave me his number and I hit him up every once in a while.