If it weren't for the mind-bending Luka Doncic trade at last year's deadline, the deal that sent De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio would have been the biggest headline. With the move, fans were split. Many thought the Spurs made a mistake, while others thought it was franchise-altering.
Further, the doubt was extended when Fox received a massive payday after just a handful of games with the team during the 2024-25 season. As we entered the latest season, the outlook on De'Aaron was all over the place. It didn't help that he would be starting the year injured either.