Spurs fans should thank Rich Paul for delivering De’Aaron Fox to San Antonio

What would the Spurs have looked like this season without their newly inked franchise point guard? Thankfully, we don't have to find out, but De'Aaron Fox could have easily swallowed his frustrations with the Kings and remained a loyal soldier had Rich Paul talked some sense into him. The powerful NBA agent recently shed light on Fox's mindset before eventually leaving Sacramento for greener pastures.

This is ultimately a good thing. It reveals the depths of Fox's character. He's a good person who cares about relationships, feeling a sense of loyalty to the organization that drafted him, despite their constant mismanagement of his career.

It's funny to hear Paul acknowledge the aggressive reputation preceding him. People do believe that when an athlete signs with Klutch Sports, they'll be headed for a big market and a fat contract before long. But an agent's job is to take care of their client, making sure they're in the most favorable position possible. That's not a crime. Especially when it leads Fox to the Spurs, where he was needed.

The Spurs and Fox are a perfect match

With Chris Paul gone, the Spurs were going to need a veteran point guard they could give the ball to when the game called for it. That player also serves as a teacher for Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, but he doesn't have to be the elder sensei who mostly sits back and observes, teaching through words without action. He gets to ball out.

Fox has been the focal point of an offense. That didn't lead to the results he wants for his career as a competitor; he wants to win games. The Silver and Black are giving him a chance to play with a generational player, win a bunch of games, and now, they're sitting at No. 2 in the Western Conference in his first full season with the team.

The max contract in his home state of good ol' no-state-tax Texas ain't bad either. He doesn't even have to initiate the offense most of the time. The Spurs have empowered Stephon Castle to do that, and you'd question that decision if not for the 26-11 record San Antonio can throw back in your face. Everything is working how they'd hoped. Better even.

The roster isn't complete. They can stand to add a shooter or two to this rotation, but this is a real contender. You can't ask for more than that. Fox and the rest of the Spurs seem happy, and the fans are thrilled to be a force again. Everyone is satisfied. Except for Kings fans, of course. Sorry, guys.