Fox Signs Max (SuperMax potential)

[SLAB]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1329942153984954370

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Cool.

 

[dude12]

Alright. Fox is here for awhile.

 

[Livinthedream]

$32.6 mil/ year. Hmmm.

 

[sactowndog]

It’s an overpay for someone who hasn’t sniffed the all star team but Kings have no choice

 

[Dime Dropper]

That LegionSports twitter guy is an absolute clown. Couldn't have had worse timing on his "Fox trade discussions" made-up rumours.

 

[SLAB]

A SuperMax on a kid who can’t shoot yet and hasn’t been near an all-star team is risky AF, but it’s the joys of being the Sacramento Kings. Had to do it.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

He won't get the super part of the max without all star appearances or all-NBA honors though, would he?

 

[SacTownKid]

Not a shocker.

 

[Sam0ah]

Great move!

 

[NewArena]

You guys act like Fox is Ben Wallace or something. He can shoot just fine and kicked plenty of butt and has been clutch enough for me to know he’s only getting better and better.

Teams would kill for him and we’re lucky to have him. If we go back to running and gunning a bit, it’ll be hard to stop he and Buddy together.

 

[NewArena]

Go Kings! No brainer move. Period.

 

[midtowner]

So much money but zero regrets.

And players want to play with Fox. He’ll draw talent if the FO is competent.

but he better start making those free throws.

 

[EIM86]

Nice. Hopefully that 30% 3pt %age was just an off year. Not expecting him to hit 45% or anything like that but at least 35%

 

[The_Jamal]

Great, great news. He's not worth the money at this exact moment, but he certainly has the ability to get there and the Kings don't get the opportunity to grab Fox caliber talents pretty much ever.

 

[kingsboi]

that's a lot of cash to fork over to Fox but this is based on what he can potentially do for the team down the road and that's hopefully getting into the postseason and getting wins

 

[gunks]

I’m pretty optimistic on Fox continuing to improve, I don’t think we regret this deal down the road.

 

[joemama]

Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Here are the numbers on the De'Aaron Fox extension 2021/22 $28.1M 2022/23 $30.4M 2023/24 $32.6M 2024/25 $34.8M 2025/26 $37.1M $163M that could increase if the cap goes north of $112M and Fox reaches All-NBA: 30%- 1st team 28%- 2nd team 26%- 3rd team

 

[dude12]

If we can get the right guys around him, he can lead us to where we want to go.

 

[SLAB]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1329951490392387584

 

[Albatros]

We have to build the team around someone. Simple as that. He's a good kid and he could be a very good player. Fingers crossed. He's got to develop that "big dog" mentality now.

 

[burekijogurt]

This contract will stay at 163 unfortunately. but there is really no choice it seems.

 

[White_Chocolate]

I have full faith in this. There was no other alternative regardless. Here's to hoping this works the same as Jamaal Murray

 

[Joshoua]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1329951490392387584

Ya Fox isn’t making an NBA team anytime soon

 

[SactownShaq]

So many people really sleeping on Fox, he has superstar potential. If Tobias Harris can get 180 million Fox deserves at least the 163 as our franchise player. I think he is gonna really take off next season, I can see 25ppg with better shooting efficiency.

 

[SLAB]

So many people really sleeping on Fox, he has superstar potential. If Tobias Harris can get 180 million Fox deserves at least the 163 as our franchise player. I think he is gonna really take off next season, I can see 25ppg with better shooting efficiency.

man.. I want to squint and see it, but I just don’t yet. What has he done to prove that next season is really the one where he makes that leap?

He’ll flash, he’ll make us go “THATS OUR STAR!” then he’ll be fine if unspectacular for the next week.

Comparing it to Tobias Harris though? Yes. I take DeFox over that nightmare 100 times out of 100.

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Edit; I’m not saying he can’t get there! I like Fox, and he definitely still has more of that dreaded P-word within him. I just don’t know if next season it all magically clicks, or if it will continue to be a gradual thing.

 

[steelevt]

I hope he stays at $163 million with a couple championship rings . But I guess I’ll take whatever comes with the $196 mil

 

[iowamcnabb]

You know who is going to elevate Fox to all star level? Hali B! He will take the pressure off him and will make the right play every time. Fox is a smart player and now he has a high IQ compadre to run with. Cant wait for the season to start!

 

[Tetsujin]

Ken Cat sure loves his escalators. Had them in Buddy’s contract.

It’s crazy that in the NBA’s world of guaranteed money, he seems to be the only guy turning out NFL-style conditionals on the reg.

 

[SactownShaq]

man.. I want to squint and see it, but I just don’t yet. What has he done to prove that next season is really the one where he makes that leap?

He’ll flash, he’ll make us go “THATS OUR STAR!” then he’ll be fine if unspectacular for the next week.

Comparing it to Tobias Harris though? Yes. I take DeFox over that nightmare 100 times out of 100.

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Edit; I’m not saying he can’t get there! I like Fox, and he definitely still has more of that dreaded P-word within him. I just don’t know if next season it all magically clicks, or if it will continue to be a gradual thing.

Remember how he played in the bubble, he’s shown he’s ready. Plus he has improved every year, 21/7/4 last year on 48% shooting. Point guards usually take a few years to learn the nba game then put it all together. Look how Murray finally took off this playoffs after years of inconsistently. Plus I’m hype on Halliburton and how he can help take pressure off Fox. The problem was Fox never had consistent help if these draft picks plus whatever other moves we also make come in and do there roles it will help Fox’s game tremendously.