When the San Antonio Spurs traded for De’Aaron Fox, the reality that he’d be paired with Victor Wembanyama was cause for excitement. But because of this NBA season’s most devastating injury, there’s a new reality for not only the Spurs but Fox as well.

When the San Antonio Spurs traded for De'Aaron Fox earlier this month, they expected him to be able to hit big-time shots down the stretch, forming a winning duo with Victor Wembanyama. Unfortunately, Wembanyama has been sidelined for much of Fox's short Spurs' tenure with deep vein thrombosis, and the guard has had to act as the franchise player.

Despite the San Antonio Spurs’ tough NBA losing streak, De'Aaron Fox delivered a clutch performance. He sealed the victory with a game-winning point in the final minutes. After the game, Fox spoke about the decisive play and its impact on the team.