After spending his first six seasons with the Boston Celtics, Rick Fox signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in the summer of 1997. Fox was surprisingly released by the Lakers’ rival despite having success with them.
In the 1995-96 season, Fox averaged 14 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.6 assists. The following season, Fox averaged a career-high 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.8 rebounds.
Fox came to the Lakers with the reputation of a versatile wing who can pass, defend, and shoot it. Fox did all the little things and wasn’t afraid of the big moment.