As De’Aaron Fox slowly and confidently strolled up the court, he dribbled once behind his back, once between his legs, took a hesitation dribble and rose up from behind the arc as a second Chicago Bulls player approached.
As Fox announced to a dejected Bulls crowd, it was the ultimate “I’m Nice” shot.
By any measure, it wasn’t the best possible shot with the game tied at 114. Fox, an average at best three-point shooter, could have easily gotten a better look in the midrange where he shoots 15 to 20 percent higher, or around the basket, where he is one of the most efficient finishers in basketball.