The NBA All-Star Weekend always delivers its fair share of highlights, but this year, De’Aaron Fox made sure his moment wouldn’t get lost in the shuffle. In a game packed with rising stars and electric finishes, it was Fox who stepped up and delivered the final word-a buzzer-beater that sealed the win for Team USA Stripes over Team USA Stars. And while the shot itself was a showstopper, what happened next might be just as memorable for the Kings guard.
After draining the game-winner, Fox was seen celebrating with none other than LeBron James. It wasn’t just a quick dap or a casual fist bump-this was a moment, captured in a photo that Fox says he’ll never forget.
“I saw the picture with me and Bron… that’s got to be one of the best pictures, I think that I have,” Fox said. “That picture is for sure getting framed, might have to have him sign it.”
It’s hard to blame him. Sharing the court-and a postgame celebration-with LeBron, a player still performing at an elite level in his 23rd NBA season, is the kind of experience young stars dream about.
For Fox, it wasn’t just a snapshot. It was a symbol of how far he’s come and who he’s becoming in this league.
The buzzer-beater itself was vintage Fox: poised, explosive, and fearless. After Anthony Edwards briefly swung the momentum with a quick five-point burst, Fox responded with ice in his veins.
He took control, hit the clutch shots, and walked it off like a seasoned vet. That kind of composure under pressure doesn’t just happen-it’s built over seasons of growth, and Fox is showing he's arrived.
But Fox’s All-Star moment isn’t just a feel-good story-it’s a reflection of his broader impact this season. Under head coach Mitch Johnson, the San Antonio Spurs are starting to look like a team on the rise. And while Victor Wembanyama might be the face of the franchise’s future, Fox has been the engine keeping them in the playoff conversation.
Johnson, speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, didn’t hold back in his praise. “You have De’Aaron Fox, who’s an All-Star player, that is saying, ‘Go do that.
Go be relentless, and go be fearless.’ While he still has the ability to take over games.
I think that’s really hard to do,” he said.
That’s the kind of leadership that matters-especially on a roster filled with young talent like Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper. Fox isn’t just putting up numbers; he’s setting the tone. He’s showing the next generation what it means to compete at a high level, to carry a team when it matters, and to embrace the spotlight without letting it change who you are.
So yes, the photo with LeBron is iconic. But it’s also more than that.
It’s a snapshot of a player who’s stepping into his prime, making his mark in the league, and proving he belongs on the biggest stages. De’Aaron Fox didn’t just hit a game-winner during All-Star Weekend-he reminded everyone exactly who he is.