De’Aaron Fox who was picked 5th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings, led the Kings to the playoff for the first time in 16 years. He has done excellent for the Kings since the start. Before the 2017 NBA draft, Fox gave an interview in which he was asked about his strengths, and he showed his confidence in speed and playmaking skills. Over the years, Fox did prove his playmaking skills, but there is one more quality of him that fans appreciate, and that is his passing ability. With his high speed and reactions, Fox is regarded as one of the elite defensive forces in the NBA.
De'Aaron Fox's speed is nuts in this game man, his new animations are so great in getting your defender to shift around a lot too. Definitely one of the more fun Point Guards to use!
Alright I got to sleep, probably upload a video in 6 hours! pic.twitter.com/1W45UZEO90
— Kevin Cruz (@ron_bato) September 7, 2023
De’Aaron Fox admitted his weakness
In an interview before getting picked in the 2017 NBA draft, De’Aaron was asked about his weakness. Fox said that he realizes that he will have to make shots from the perimeter if he wants to be among the best in the league.
I have to make shots from the perimeter. If I want to be the best I can be, then I know I’m gonna have to make shots
In the recent season, too, it was quite evident that he was struggling with the perimeter shooting. He has been dangerous on the opponents with his speed and passing skills, but perimeter shooting is something that he lacks.
He did improve his shooting skills over the years, but it seems like he needs more improvement. Even though his poor shooting skills aren’t that big of a concern for the Sacramento Kings if he manages to be good at it then the Sacramento Kings will reach some heights. His struggle for a 3-pointer has been constant, but he is just too good with passing, and his speed provides major strength to the Kings.
De’Aaron Fox’s stats
2022-23 season
Games: 73
Points: 25.0
Assists: 6.1
Rebounds: 4.2
Career Stats
Games: 395
Points: 20.2
Assists: 6.2
Rebounds: 3.7
De’Aaron Fox has been a key player and is slowly entering into the elite club of defenders in the NBA realm. It will be interesting to see how fast he improves his shooting skills because fans have been noticing his weakness now. The good part is that he is aware of it, and hopefully, he will work on it.
