De'Aaron Fox will have the Spurs' ultimate faith in him, said Brian Wright, the general manager, on Tuesday. Fox's journey this past regular season was relatively smooth.
What happened?
The All-Star point guard was the metronome to a Spurs offense that finished second in the Western Conference.
Why it matters for De'Aaron Fox
But after a decent start to the postseason, Fox was never the same, being held to single digits in four of the Spurs' final 10 playoff games, due to an injury.
Fox opted to attempt a layup in the closing seconds of Game 4 instead of dribbling out the clock, resulting in an OG Anunoby block.
What comes next?
The Spurs have about two more years until the team's cap sheet gets top-heavy, with Victor Wembanyama likely to sign his supermax extension this summer.
Fox's salary will jump from $37.1 million to $49.8 million next season, and is projected to reach $61.4 million in 2029-30.
The trio of Fox, Harper, and Stephon Castle won't work unless one of them is willing to spend their career coming off the bench or becomes a dangerous floor spacer.
Harper could be the one who makes the leap and becomes a viable two-way wing who can run point whenever he wants.
Financially, Castle and Harper already seem like locks for max extensions when their rookie deals are up.
Wright appreciated that the 28-year-old Fox gutted it out through an ankle sprain without a public complaint.
The confidence level in Fox is incredibly high, said Wright.
Fox is not one to make excuses or shy away from anything, and he's approaching this summer as he can continue to improve.
The Spurs likely need to make changes if they want to field a balanced roster long term.
Fox's future in San Antonio appeared uncertain, but Wright shot down that notion.
The Spurs offense was much better than expected, and Fox proved to be a vital cog in their engine.
Fox started the season with a hamstring strain, and he rarely dunked and went above the rim.
But he was still the metronome to the Spurs offense, and his performance was crucial to their success.
On Tuesday, Wright expressed his faith in Fox, and the Spurs are likely to keep him as their point guard.
Fox's max extension will kick in next season, and the Spurs will have to make adjustments to their roster.
The Spurs finished second in the Western Conference, and Fox's performance was a key factor in their success.
Fox's injury in the postseason was a significant setback, but he's expected to recover and come back strong.
The Spurs have a lot of young talent, including Harper and Castle, and they'll have to figure out how to make it work.
Fox is a key player for the Spurs, and his performance will be crucial to their success next season.
The Spurs are likely to make some changes to their roster, but Fox's spot is secure.
Fox's future is bright, and he's expected to continue to perform at a high level.
The Spurs are confident in Fox, and they're expecting big things from him next season.
Fox's max extension is a significant investment, but the Spurs believe he's worth it.
The Spurs are looking to build a balanced roster, and Fox is a key part of that plan.
Fox's performance this past season was impressive, and he's expected to continue to improve.
The Spurs have a lot of faith in Fox, and they're expecting him to lead the team to success.
Fox is a talented player, and he's expected to make a big impact next season.
The Spurs are confident in their ability to build a winning team around Fox.
Fox's future is secure, and he's expected to be a key player for the Spurs for years to come.