Somehow, De’Aaron Fox is Still Underrated | Locked On Kings
Matt George reacts to the Hoopshype top point guard ratings, naming De’Aaron Fox as the 9th best point guard in the NBA.
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Somehow, De’Aaron Fox is Still Underrated
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9 Comments
I’ve been a Fox fan for years. I tell people that just because he’s in Sacramento doesn’t mean he can’t be a superstar. It’s catching on slowly.
I think Luka and Shai are in a league above the rest. Fox, Ja, Curry, Hali, and Brunson are all around the same, you can put them in any order and I wouldn't be too upset.
it's not the city edition jersey, its the classic edition. kings are gonna have 4 unis this szn
HARD DISAGREE on the Kings logo, this current kings logo is way better imo. That one looks super outdated, I still like it but nah the basketball intertwining with the crown on the new one is really nice I love it
NBA is trying to prop Haliburton to be the next NBA golden boy.
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I love your program…keep up the good work. I am a longtime Kings fan…I think they are very close to being a finals contender.
In my view, Fox is a VERY good guard. He has a variety of strong skills and abilities. I especially am impressed with his ability to go into the paint, AT WILL, and score or get fouled, or both…best point guard with that skill that I have EVER seen…
I also agree that he is not taken seriously as a top rated point guard around the league. But it can be explained.
He has not proven that he can consistently make his free throws.
I perceive that the team (and the media?) does not want to openly discuss this weakness – as it is appears to be a mental or concentration issue, because otherwise a shot from that distance is not a skills problem for him.
But until he can consistently hit his free throws (70-80%+)…he will not be taken seriously in the top of the league point guard discussions.
It's not just the lost free throw points that are at issue….if Fox is not confident about his free throws, his greatest strength is lost, as he becomes reluctant to go into the paint and be fouled at the end of games….that reluctance changes our game and weakens the team dramatically.
So, yes….the next level for Fox is the line….he has improved lately — but it's not enough — and, most importantly, it has not been consistent….
The free throws are the answer…he can shoot them, I know he can.
If he is able to focus on that and get to a repectable unwavering % akin to DeRozan…there will be no ability for anyone to deny that he is among the greatest ever….
He will be confident and will seek out those end of game fouls that he currently seems to avoid…. the opponents will pay the high price…and the Kings will lapp up the Ws….
This new NBA is trending Lebron/ Majik. Point Guards 6" 6" perimeter stoppers. Mistake trading Haliburton. Pacers value all five starters 3pt shooters
He hasn`t done much that`s why