San Antonio Spurs Review De'Aaron Fox's Performance
The San Antonio Spurs finished the 2025-26 season with a record of 1W-0D-4L (LLLLW, most recent first), with their last result being a 90-94 loss to the New York Knicks on 2026-06-14. Despite the disappointing end to the season, De'Aaron Fox was one of the Spurs' best players, averaging 18.6 points, 6.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
What happened?
De'Aaron Fox was an All-Star this season, and without him, the Spurs don't reach the highest highs of their season. Fox made one of San Antonio's most famous mistakes of the season, getting blocked by OG Anunoby with seconds left in Game Four of the NBA Finals. However, Fox was an excellent performer, averaging 24.6 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.4 rebounds in the 18 games Victor Wembanyama missed this season.
Why it matters for San Antonio Spurs
Fox's max contract extension kicks in this year, with $221.7 million remaining on his deal. With that comes even more scrutiny for the veteran, especially coming off his NBA Finals performance. Fox was a steady, veteran performer who lifted his teammates and took over when he needed to. He was actually kind of the exact type of season you're looking for from your starting point guard (minus the Finals blunders).
What comes next?
Fox will be fully healthy coming into the 2026-27 season, which is a positive sign for the Spurs. However, with the added scrutiny of his max contract extension, Fox will need to continue to perform at a high level to justify his deal. The Spurs will be counting on Fox to lead their team to success next season, and he will need to rise to the challenge.
Looking ahead
Fox's performance in the 2025-26 season was a mixed bag. On the one hand, he was an excellent performer, averaging 18.6 points, 6.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. On the other hand, he struggled with his three-point shooting, hitting only 33.2% of his deep shots. Despite the disappointing end to the season, Fox was one of the Spurs' best players, and he will be counted on to lead the team to success next season.
