San Antonio Spurs (DR) / Sacramento Kings (DR)
By Mathieu Seguin | Sport editor
Since his arrival in San Antonio, De’Aron Fox has been at the center of a project that mixes youth, talent and strategic challenges. The Texan franchise has undergone major changes with the acquisition of the leader and the selection of the Prospect Dylan Harper second in the last draft. Between long -term adaptation and planning, Fox’s future already seems closely linked to the choice of organization.
De’Aaron Fox landed in the Spurs in January as part of an exchange which could have been the striking event of the Deadline without the shadow of Luka Doncic. Unfortunately, the season was quickly disrupted by the injury of Victor Wembanyama, forced to move away from the prosecution after only five games together because of a deep venous thrombosis. This absence precipitated San Antonio towards the lottery and, finally, towards the choice of Dylan Harper.
The cohabitation between Fox and Harper naturally arouses questions. The two left backs are not optimal out of ball due to their still uncertain outdoor address. “If Harper develops as planned, the Spurs will have to make a decision to do in two to three years, which makes the value of the Fox contract particularly important”underlines Espn. Three-point percentages are a challenge for the two players, with Fox at 35 % on its wrestling attempts at the last five seasons and Harper at 33 % in its only university season.
A strategic extension despite the uncertainties
San Antonio preferred to secure Fox with an extension rather than trader it on an expiring contract. “Spurs were ready to give up several first laps of Draft for Fox in large part because he had expressed his will to extend with them”recalls the article. This decision aims to stabilize the project while maximizing the chances of success with Wembanyama, even if Fox’s profile suggests that he could become a long -term rotation leader.
Historically, leaders like Fox, based on their speed and explosiveness rather than an elite exterior shot, see their level decline in the thirties. However, the evolution of the NBA, with more space and systems favorable to rear, offers Fox a margin of progression. Its ability to reach a level of average shooter at three points could prolong its relevance in a holder role.
Since February, other changes have occurred. Chris Paul, who started alongside Fox, returned to the Clippers, leaving the leader fully responsible for the offensive organization of the Spurs. “Fox will enter the Camp Training with the ball in hand and time to develop an alchemy with Wembanyama, which the Spurs hope to see them bring them back to the playoffs this season”concludes ESPN.
If this alchemy works, the franchise could benefit from a positive dilemma: three talented leaders capable of advancing the team. But on arrival, the choice will be inevitable for the Spurs of Mitch Johnson. Nevertheless, and for the moment, the Texans have clearly decided to repel the deadline.
