Thanks to De'Aaron Foxthe next “free agency” will be of interest… While many All-Stars anticipate the end of their contract to extend, the leader has decided to wait.
On Monday, we learned that the Sacramento player had refused an extension of $165 million over three years. When we know that he could sign a contract worth $345 million over five years in July 2025, it is more than understandable. But he assures him that it's not just money that comes into play.
“First of all, I’m not in a hurry.”, he reminds. “Two, I just want to make sure of the situation, because people see how the strength of a team can evolve in the space of one month, two months or six months. What I mean is if we were in contention for a title, (maybe it would be different). »
Kings still under construction…
And De'Aaron Fox takes an example from superstars who have decided to extend with their respective teams. “For example, Jayson (Tatum) of the Celtics just won a title or Bam (Adebayo) of the Heat, who went to the Finals twice. I simply use people from my Draft (who signed extensions). They've been there before. So yes, they have this security of (having done it). For me, we continue to build.”
But Kings fans, and managers, can rest assured, De'Aaron Fox has no desires elsewhere. He really wants to spend his entire career in the same franchise.
“I would like to stay here for my whole career, on one team, in one city, for my whole career”continues De’Aaron Fox. “It's not unheard of, but it doesn't happen often, so to be in that category would be really awesome.” It's something extraordinary. You can obviously build your life, your family, your entire career in one place. It's everyone's dream. No one wants to be bounced from one team to another. »
But, like other superstars before him, he needs guarantees on the sporting level. The Kings have only reached the playoffs once since his arrival in 2017.
“I want to make sure we're able to be competitive and compete at a high level for a long time, not just fighting for a playoff spot. It is obvious that given the situation in the West, we must continue to improve as players, as a team and as a franchise. I'm not saying I'm not going to stay or that I'm going to stay. But I would love to be here and I want to make sure we are competitive at a high level. »
