De'Aaron Fox

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Fox's career is defined by historic firsts and elite recognition. He won the first NBA Clutch Player of the Year award, cementing his reputation as a late-game performer. He is one of the fastest guards in the league, and his 60-point game in 2022 set a Sacramento Kings franchise record. Fox led the NBA in steals in 2024, showcasing his two-way impact. His ability to elevate teams — ending the Kings' 16-year playoff drought and leading the Spurs to the Finals in his first full season — places him among the league's top point guards.

AwardsFox won the inaugural NBA Clutch Player of the Year award in 2023. He has been selected to two NBA All-Star Games (2023, 2026) and named to the All-NBA Third Team twice (2023, 2024). He earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2018. In college, he was the SEC Tournament MVP in 2017. In high school, he was Texas Mr. Basketball and Gatorade Player of the Year in 2016.

Honours & Distinctions

USA Select Team member

USA Basketball·2019

Trained with the 2019 USA Basketball Men's World Cup Team.

USA Junior National Select Team

USA Basketball·2016

Helped defeat the World Select Team at the Nike Hoop Summit.

Rankings & Lists

Recruiting Services Consensus Index

247Sports·2016

Overall prospect ranking

Scout, Rivals, ESPN, 247Sports·2016

Records & Feats

Most points by a freshman in an NCAA tournament game (39)

Historic First·2017

Scored 39 points in the 2017 Sweet 16, the most ever by a freshman in an NCAA tournament game.

Only player after LeBron James to record a 30-point triple-double before age 21

Career Milestone·2018

Recorded 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists before turning 21.

Sacramento Kings franchise record for points in a game (60)

Career Milestone·2022

Scored 60 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 15, 2022.