With the possibility that the LA Clippers don’t file a divorce with Kawhi Leonard, and keep him for next season, there’s always the chance that the front office branches out to bring in an acquirable star to pair with him. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this mentality, as it would only hint that the front office is more serious than ever about winning a ring while Leonard is still on the books.
However, in that process, a name on the list of potential candidates that should be intentionally overlooked, and someone the entire fanbase probably feels the same about, is De’Aaron Fox. Why is that? Well, Fox hasn’t even scratched the surface of the four-year, $221 million extension he signed with the San Antonio Spurs, and based on the production that’s been showcased from his end, particularly in the last two rounds of the postseason, he is, by no means, worth it.
The thought of inquiring about Fox shouldn’t even cross the Clippers’ minds
Because the San Antonio Spurs have multiple star-level guards, and De’Aaron Fox is the one underperforming the most on the highest salary, he’ll probably be let go of fairly easily, and for cheap. Still, the LA Clippers shouldn’t even think about going anywhere near him, in the event that Kawhi Leonard is not traded this summer.
For context, Fox has been atrocious since returning in the Western Conference Finals.
He’s averaged 12.6 points, 6.2 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 turnovers, shooting 37.3% from the field and 26.2% from beyond the arc.
That sums up pretty well why the Clippers need to be uninterested in him. The cherry on top is that Fox made one of the worst plays of the night at the end of Game Four. He attempted a layup with 11.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter, which got blocked by OG Anunoby, up by one point, instead of dribbling the ball out.
Rightfully so, Fox is facing plenty of criticism for it, as this one decision changed the trajectory of the contest, and ultimately flashed a sign of very low IQ from a guard that’s a two-time All-Star, and has been in the league for nearly a decade.
If the Clippers are really looking to go after a big name, Fox is not the guy they need to be worried about. Rather, their wishlist should consist of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, and maybe even Rudy Gobert.
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