What’s it like to perform for someone who has their eyes on a rival? That’s the question De’Aaron Fox had to answer Saturday afternoon at the Sixers’ practice facility. Philadelphia’s focus turned toward the No. 1 pick and Markelle Fultz on Friday afternoon, leaving a cloud of uncertainty over the rest of their workout plans.
For Fox, the only thing he appeared concerned with was his own game. During the portion of the workout the media was privy to, we got a glimpse of all the things that make Fox a divisive prospect for the Sixers; he was lightning quick in the open floor, competed hard in defensive drills, but struggled to make jumpers at a consistent clip.