Career Timeline of De'Aaron Fox: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how De'Aaron Fox made an impact.

De'Aaron Fox, nicknamed "Swipa", is a professional basketball player currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats and was drafted fifth overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2017. In 2023, Fox achieved significant recognition, being selected for his first All-Star Game and All-NBA Team. He was also named NBA Clutch Player of the Year that same season and helped lead the Kings to their first playoff appearance since 2006. In 2024, he led the league in steals.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

November 12, 2015: Committed to Kentucky

On November 12, 2015, De'Aaron Fox committed to Kentucky over Kansas, Louisville, Arizona, and LSU.

January 2016: McDonald's All-American

In January 2016, De'Aaron Fox was named a McDonald's All-American and played in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game on March 30.

November 13, 2016: Victory over Canisius College

On November 13, 2016, De'Aaron Fox recorded 21 points and 3 assists during a 93–69 victory over Canisius College at the Bluegrass Showcase.

January 7, 2017: Victory over Arkansas

On January 7, 2017, De'Aaron Fox scored 27 points to go along with 6 assists in a 97–71 victory over Arkansas.

June 22, 2017: Drafted by Sacramento Kings

On June 22, 2017, De'Aaron Fox was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings.

July 8, 2017: Signed with the Kings

On July 8, 2017, De'Aaron Fox signed his rookie scale contract with the Sacramento Kings.

October 18, 2017: NBA Debut

On October 18, 2017, De'Aaron Fox made his NBA debut for the Sacramento Kings against the Houston Rockets, scoring 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists in a 105–100 loss.

October 23, 2017: Career High Points

On October 23, 2017, De'Aaron Fox recorded a career-high 19 points, along with 4 assists, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals in a 117–115 loss against the Phoenix Suns.

December 8, 2017: Win against Pelicans

On December 8, 2017, De'Aaron Fox scored 14 points, 4 assists and 2 steals in a 116–109 win against the New Orleans Pelicans.

2017: Entered NBA Draft

At the conclusion of his freshman season in 2017, De'Aaron Fox announced that he would forgo his final three years of collegiate eligibility and enter the 2017 NBA draft.

2017: Drafted by Sacramento Kings

In 2017, De'Aaron Fox was selected fifth overall by the Sacramento Kings in the NBA draft.

January 6, 2018: Victory over Nuggets

On January 6, 2018, De'Aaron Fox recorded 18 points and 7 assists in a 106–98 victory over the Denver Nuggets.

January 25, 2018: Lead-Securing Dunk against Heat

On January 25, 2018, De'Aaron Fox scored 14 points, 4 assists and a putback slam dunk with 3.3 seconds left giving the Sacramento Kings the lead in an 89–88 win over the Miami Heat.

January 28, 2018: Season High Points

On January 28, 2018, De'Aaron Fox scored a season-high 26 points, going 6–6 from three-point range in a 15-point loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

November 1, 2018: First Career Triple-Double

On November 1, 2018, De'Aaron Fox achieved his first career triple-double with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists in a 146–115 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

2019: Most Improved Player Nomination

During the 2018–2019 season, De'Aaron Fox drastically improved and was nominated for the NBA Most Improved Player Award, finishing second to Pascal Siakam.

July 31, 2020: Career High Points in Loss

On July 31, 2020, De'Aaron Fox scored a then career-high 39 points in a 129–120 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Kings’ first game in the Orlando bubble after a 4-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 25, 2020: Contract Extension with Kings

On November 25, 2020, De'Aaron Fox signed a five-year, $163 million contract extension with the Sacramento Kings.

February 8, 2021: Western Conference Player of the Week

On February 8, 2021, De'Aaron Fox was named Western Conference Player of the Week for the first time in his career, averaging 31 points and nearly 9 assists while winning all 4 games.

March 26, 2021: Career High Points

On March 26, 2021, De'Aaron Fox scored a then career-high 44 points in a 141–119 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

March 29, 2021: Player of the Week Again

On March 29, 2021, De'Aaron Fox was again named Western Conference Player of the Week for the second time, averaging nearly 37 points and 5 assists per game.

March 5, 2022: Career High Points

On March 5, 2022, De'Aaron Fox tied his then career-high with 44 points in a 114–113 loss against the Dallas Mavericks.

November 5, 2022: Game-Winning Shot

On November 5, 2022, De'Aaron Fox scored 37 points and hit a buzzer-beating, game-winning three in a 126–123 overtime win over the Orlando Magic.

February 10, 2023: All-Star Selection

On February 10, 2023, De'Aaron Fox was named an All-Star for the first time in his career as a reserve, replacing the injured Stephen Curry and Zion Williamson.

April 19, 2023: NBA Clutch Player of the Year

On April 19, 2023, De'Aaron Fox was named the inaugural recipient of the NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award, winning over Jimmy Butler and DeMar DeRozan.

November 17, 2023: Season High Points

On November 17, 2023, De'Aaron Fox scored a season-high 43 points along with 8 rebounds and 7 assists in a 129–120 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

2023: Breakout Season

In 2023, Fox had a breakout season, being selected to his first All-Star Game and All-NBA Team, and named NBA Clutch Player of the Year. He also led the Kings to their first postseason berth since 2006.

March 6, 2024: Career High Points

On March 6, 2024, De'Aaron Fox tied his then career high with 44 points in a 130–120 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

November 15, 2024: Career High Points

On November 15, 2024, De'Aaron Fox scored a career-high 60 points in a 130–126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, setting a Kings franchise record.

2024: Led the league in steals

In 2024, De'Aaron Fox led the league in steals.

February 3, 2025: Traded to Spurs

On February 3, 2025, De'Aaron Fox, along with Jordan McLaughlin, was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in a three-team trade also involving the Chicago Bulls.