De'Aaron Fox strikes perfect balance Spurs fans have been begging for

De'Aaron Fox left a little to be desired in the first few games of the Spurs' first-round series against the Trail Blazers, if you ask a large segment of the fan base, but it didn't take him long to return to their good graces. The nine-year veteran stepped up when his team needed him to close the deal in two consecutive playoff games, and you can't ask for much more than that.

Swipa dropped 28 points, with 11 of them coming in the fourth quarter in Game 4 when the Trail Blazers were doing everything in their power to prevent a 3-1 deficit. He did the same tonight. The Spurs led for the entire night, but Portland made a late run, and once again, Fox played the role of bodyguard, denying entry.

The ex-Sacramento star scored 21 last night, and 13 of those came in the fourth quarter yet again. The Trail Blazers gave one last hurrah, tantamount to the evil killer in movies that you thought was dead before he leaps up for one final surge of glory before the hero puts him down. If Fox is going to be that hero consistently, he'll become a Spurs legend very quickly.

Spurs have every reason to pat themselves on the back for adding Fox

Fox was determined to make his way to San Antonio once he decided to move on from the Kings' organization. The Silver and Black are fortunate to have a player of his caliber requesting a path to South Texas, but that road has to travel in both directions. The Spurs could have easily said no to the deal, believing they had their point guard in Stephon Castle.

However, general manager Brian Wright and the coaching staff saw an opportunity to build a unique roster. With more than one young and dynamic playmaker on the roster, it would become difficult for opponents to key in on one ballhandler, believing him to be the head of the snake. It was already going to be a problem.

Then the Spurs landed the number two draft pick, and all of a sudden, a three-headed monster was born that didn't even include Victor Wembanyama—the deadliest threat of them all. But as talented as the Slash Bros are, their youth does play a factor. Fox's experience is invaluable, and fans just wanted to see that value show itself on the biggest stages.

He's done that in the past two games and given Spurs Nation exactly what they were looking for. Now Fox has finally won his first playoff series ever, and San Antonio is on track for their brand-new dynasty. It's a win-win for everyone, and the relationship is still in the honeymoon phase. It's feeling like a happily ever after story is writing itself before our eyes.

Add us as a preferred source on Google

Follow