Will prolong, will not prolong? This is the question that many ask themselves regarding De'Aaron Fox for several weeks.
Locked in Kings until 2026, the leader could have extended during the summer but he preferred to wait until the next offseason. In particular to see what direction his franchise would take. After two months of competition, the results remain mixed (13 wins – 14 losses) and reaching the playoffs will not be an easy task.
Suffice to say that the threat hovers above Sacramento : “ I want to make sure we're in a position to win in the future, because that's what I want more than anything » explains De'Aaron Fox in Draymond Green's podcast.
“ I know I'll make enough money anywhere, so I'll get by, barring a career-ending injury, and God forbid that happens. Beyond that, I feel that I will continue to progress each year. »
Money is not a major factor
Clearly, the Kings All-Star continues to prioritize collective success over money, as he approaches his 27th birthday and while he averages nearly 26 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 steals. .
Note that, if he re-signed with Sacramento before the start of this regular season, De'Aaron Fox could receive $165 million over three years. By waiting a year, he could receive $229 million over four years, or even $345 million over five years by being retained on an All-NBA Team in 2024/25!
“ I love the city, I love being here and I raised my family here, my children's grandparents are here so I would love to stay and retire here » he assures. “ How many people can say they played for only one team during their career? I want to be part of this closed circle, but I also want to win. I'm entering my best years, so [mes dirigeants] know that I will give everything, but they must also do the same. This is where we are. »
Basic man of the California project
In the Californian camp, we obviously care a lot about De'Aaron Fox, considered to be there the most important piece of their puzzle with Domantas Sabonis. Hence the recent arrival of DeMar DeRozan to surround them… even if the transplant is currently struggling to take on an accounting level.
Like two months ago, the left-hander therefore demands guarantees before possibly returning to the Kings, his long-time franchise.
“ Do we give the impression of continuing to progress season after season? Will we be able to compete at the highest level? » he asks himself in any case. “ If we can show it this season, then I would sign an extension now. Otherwise, I will still have one year of contract left. This is my state of mind. Will we be able to play for the title and will we really be able to be competitive in the long term? »
De'Aaron Fox | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
2017-18 | BAG | 73 | 28 | 41.2 | 30.7 | 72.3 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 11.6 |
2018-19 | BAG | 81 | 31 | 45.8 | 37.1 | 72.7 | 0.5 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 7.3 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 17.3 |
2019-20 | BAG | 51 | 32 | 48.0 | 29.2 | 70.5 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 6.8 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 21.1 |
2020-21 | BAG | 58 | 35 | 47.7 | 32.2 | 71.9 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 7.2 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 25.2 |
2021-22 | BAG | 59 | 35 | 47.3 | 29.7 | 75.0 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 5.6 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 23.2 |
2022-23 | BAG | 73 | 33 | 51.2 | 32.4 | 78.0 | 0.5 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 6.1 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 25.0 |
2023-24 | BAG | 74 | 36 | 46.5 | 36.9 | 73.8 | 0.9 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 26.6 |
2024-25 | BAG | 27 | 37 | 48.3 | 32.4 | 79.7 | 1.1 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 0.3 | 26.2 |
Total | 496 | 33 | 47.2 | 33.3 | 74.0 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 21.5 |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.