The San Antonio Spurs have announced that De’Aaron Fox, their guard, will be undergoing season-ending surgery on his left pinkie. This decision comes after Fox played through extensor tendon damage sustained during training camp with the Sacramento Kings back in October. The surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday in Los Angeles, with Fox expected to be ready for the start of the next season. This timing allows him to recover over the summer and build chemistry with his new teammates.
With only 18 games left in the current season and the Spurs far from the play-in picture, it was a logical choice to shut down Fox, especially after star player Victor Wembanyama was ruled out for the season due to a blood clot. Fox was traded to San Antonio from the Kings earlier this season with the plan to team up with Wembanyama. Unfortunately, they only played five games together, but their potential partnership shows promise, as they averaged 57 points as a duo, making them one of the top-scoring pairs on the team.
Despite the setbacks this season, the future looks bright for the Spurs with a healthy Fox and Wembanyama next season. Alongside emerging talent like Stephon Castle, San Antonio is poised to be a competitive team. Fox’s scoring ability and playmaking skills make him an ideal fit alongside Wembanyama, and with promising role players in the mix, the Spurs have a solid foundation for the future.
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