De’Aaron Fox is expected to be named as an injury replacement All-Star reserve, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski:
Minnesota's Anthony Edwards, Toronto's Pascal Siakam and Sacramento's De'Aaron Fox are expected to be named the three All-Star reserve replacements for Feb. 19 game in Salt Lake City, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 10, 2023
With two open spots, Fox and Anthony Edwards made the most sense as they had been widely viewed as the most deserving players to not get selected by coaches.
The great thing about this for Fox is that it will ease the path to future selections. All-Star selections are weirdly built around reputation and narrative, and once a player has been an All-Star once it’s generally easier for them to be selected again. And once you’re an All-Star, even if it’s as an injury replacement, it still counts the same.
Kings fans may recall that DeMarcus Cousins finally broke through and made the All-Star game as an injury replacement. Domantas Sabonis’ first All-Star appearance was also an injury replacement.
We’ll still be waiting for the official announcement, but for the time being we say congratulations to De’Aaron Fox. This is well deserved.
Update: Well that was fast. The announcement is now official.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox and Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam have been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as injury replacements for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. pic.twitter.com/JEkb07WPYa
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 10, 2023
Congratulations De’Aaron!
A well-deserved recognition. He really has elevated his game this year.
Congrats, De’Aaron! Well deserved!
It’s time!
Let’s Go SL, UT
Congrats! And long may you Reign!
Go show ’em what’s what!
Awesome for Fox! Congratulations young man. Very happy for you. Question I have was he the lucky pick due to Durant going to the Suns?
Durant was replaced by Siakam as he was an East all star when named. Since the game doesn’t use east/west for teams it won’t really matter. Fox and Edwards replaced Curry and Williamson.
I thought Siakam replaced Brown?
Actually Brown’s a guard, never mind. Idk
That makes sense. I kinda figured that out after I posted it. What a week or two it’s been for Fox. Baby boy, game winning free throws, All-Star selection.
Hell of a February for that man.
A February to remember.
Congrats De’Aaron, you deserved this!
Who would thought that having a good GM, one capable to bring another star player, having stability, estructure and a real NBA coach, not Luke Walton, could benefit your franchise player.
Also, De’Aaron should have been an all-star in 2021 as a replacement, not Conley, and should have been directly named reserve this year, not because of someone’s injury.
I can’t get over how true all of this is.
Well, maybe I’ll watch the All-star game this year, after many years.
And the Rising Stars game, too.
Can we get someone in the 3-point contest to make it 4 kings?
CONGRATS, De’Allstar!
Red velvet!
The NBA wanted to wait until the last quarter to name Mr. Clutch to the All Star Game
Congrats De’Aaron.
Well deserved, De’Aaron.
Very stupid how we allow this annual honor for basketball excellence be decided by fans’ name recognition, but hopefully this helps him get his due in the future!
You fix it two ways, IMO. One, games played requirement and Two, expand the rosters to 15.
True, but even with 15 on a roster, there will be cries about the #16-20 players who don’t make it.
I’d just have coaches pick tbh
They are the one who picked the reserves.
Way to go dude go off!
Hell yeah Fox!! Hope he gets some sleep!
Also congrats to Edwards and Siakam. Both are really great players I like.
Congrats to our ALL-STAR FOX
It’s about fuckin’ time! Well deserved young man!
Sacramento has 2 all stars, and possibly the ugliest all star jerseys they’ve had in a while. I’ll still be getting my fox and ox ones though. Congrats to Fox!
Aww I like those jerseys! My only qualm is that they’re basically Utah’s jerseys, that’s probably why I like them, cause I really like their jerseys. But not super creative as far as all star jerseys go
Well deserved. The dude is having a pretty good week. Become a father and an all-star in short order! Congrats!
Wait… I’m not sure what is happening here. The Kings are in 3rd place in the West… In February…. and have two players headed to the All Star game.
Something is breaking in the universe and I’m not sure what reality is anymore.
Are bodybuilders are eating ice cream for dinner and does congress agree on everything? Do cars fly now? I’m so confused.
I mean… if the Kings don’t suck anymore… if they are good… well…
That’s just not normal and I’m lost. Ya, they have looked good all year, but I’m still somehow struggling with the idea of it.
But otherwise… Congrats Mr Fox. I’m glad to see you get the rec you deserve.
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