De’Aaron Fox named finalist for NBA Clutch Player of the Year

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has been named as a finalist for the NBA’s first-ever Clutch Player of the Year award.

Fox, who leads the league in several clutch stat categories, was named as one of three finalists for the award, joining Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan and Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler in the running to take home the inaugural Jerry West trophy.

The sixth-year guard was a go-to option for Sacramento in late-game situations this season, as Fox came through in the fourth countless times while leading the Kings to its first NBA Playoff berth since 2006.

The 2022-23 finalists for Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year pic.twitter.com/8X0LB3aCsO

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 14, 2023

Fox, a first-time All-Star in 2022-23, finished the season with averages of 25.0 points, 4.2 rebounds (career-high), 6.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 51 percent from the field and 32 percent from three-point range.

It’s widely expected that the speedy guard will take home the Clutch Award, adding to an incredible season for the franchise guard and a Kings organization that continues to trend upward following nearly two decades of misery.

The days of darkness appear to be over, and Fox’s late heroics were a massive part of this team’s change of direction.

Upcoming Sacramento Kings Schedule

NBA Western Conference Playoffs – First Round

• Saturday, April 15th – Game 1: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – 5:30 PM PST
• Monday, April 17th – Game 2: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – 7:00 PM PST
• Thursday, April 20th – Game 3: Sacramento Kings @ Golden State Warriors – 7:00 PM PST
• Sunday, April 23rd – Game 4: Sacramento Kings @ Golden State Warriors – 12:30 PM PST
• Wednesday, April 26th – Game 5**: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – TBD
• Friday, April 28th – Game 6**: Sacramento Kings @ Golden State Warriors – TBD
• Sunday, April 30th – Game 7**: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – TBD

**If necessary

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