De'Aaron Fox is an All-Star point guard who plays for the Sacramento Kings. Born on December 20, 1997, Fox has solidified his presence as a dynamic player who is widely recognized as one of the fastest players in the league.
Affectionately known as "Swipa," Fox’s basketball journey began at Cypress Lakes High School in Katy, Texas, where he earned five-star athlete status. His collegiate tenure at Kentucky was marked by some explosive performances, notably recording only the second triple-double in Kentucky history with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a game against Arizona State.
After being selected with the fifth overall pick by the Sacramento Kings in the 2017 NBA Draft, Fox brought his super-fast, explosive game to the biggest stage. He improved his game gradually as he secured the second spot in the Most Improved Player ranking for the 2018/19 season.
Fox's game evolved with a refined ability to control the pace, navigate through traffic with a unique change of speed, and finishing with style around the rim. In recent seasons, he has improved his 3-point shooting percentages as well.
His exceptional clutch performances were recognized with the first-ever Jerry West Clutch Player of the Year Award in 2023. Additionally, Fox earned NBA All-Star honors in the 2022/23 season and secured a spot on the All-NBA Third Team for the same year, further solidifying his impact on the league.
De’Aaron Fox Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2021-22 | $28,103,500 | - | $28,103,500 | - | $28,103,500 |
| 2022-23 | $30,351,780 | $30,351,780 | $30,351,780 | ||
| 2023-24 | $32,600,060 | $32,600,060 | $32,600,060 | ||
| 2024-25 | $34,848,340 | $34,848,340 | $34,848,340 | ||
| 2025-26 | $37,096,620 | $37,096,620 | $37,096,620 |
How much is De’Aaron Fox getting paid?
De’Aaron Fox is set to earn $32,600,060 for the 2023/24 season.
According to Sportrac, on November 24, 2020, Fox signed a five-year rookie max extension with the Sacramento Kings, worth $163,000,300 guaranteed. This deal ensured an average annual salary of $32,600,060 for Fox.
How much does De’Aaron Fox make in a minute?
De’Aaron Fox’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $32,600,060. One year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Swipa Fox makes around $62.02 in a minute.
De’Aaron Fox Career Earnings
In his exciting six-year career, De’Aaron Fox has earned approx. $83 million, up until the end of 2022/23 season. By the end of his current guaranteed contract, Fox will have earned $187 million approximately.
What are the terms of De’Aaron Fox’s contract?
De’Aaron Fox’s current contract does not have any terms. It is a straight forward five year contract which will expire after the 2025-26 NBA season. Fox will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2026, so Kings will try to extend his deal as soon as possible.
How much of the De’Aaron Fox Contract is guaranteed?
With the current deal, De’Aaron Fox will earn a guaranteed $163,000,300, an annual average salary of $32,600,060.
De’Aaron Fox Contract History
These are all the contracts that De’Aaron Fox has signed in his career till now.
July 7, 2017
De’Aaron Fox signed a four-year, $24.57 million rookie scale contract with the Sacramento Kings.
November 24, 2020
De’Aaron Fox agreed to a five-year, $163 million contract extension with the Sacramento Kings.
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FAQs
A. De’Aaron Fox’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $32,600,060.
A. De'Aaron Fox played college ball at the University of Kentucky. He played for the Wildcats under Coach John Calipari.
A. De'Aaron Fox was born on December 20, 1997.
A. De'Aaron Fox was drafted by Sacramento Kings, 1st round (5th pick, 5th overall), 2017 NBA Draft.
A. De'Aaron Fox is 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm) tall.
A. De'Aaron Fox attended Cypress Lakes in Katy, Texas.
