De’Aaron Fox has had a difficult time getting into any sort of offensive rhythm this season. Through seven starts with the Sacramento Kings, the fifth-year guard has averaged 17.7 points per game on 36.4% shooting from the field and 15.4% shooting from 3-point range.
The Kings have managed to stay afloat in spite of Fox’s struggles, but they’d probably be an above .500 team if Fox was his usual self on offense. For example, on Tuesday, the Kings lost to the No. 1 seed Utah Jazz 119-113. Had Fox just scored what he averages for his career, it would have been a closer game than it was — but he didn’t.