Perkins: Fox 'Arguably Playing the Best Basketball' in the NBA

Former Celtics big man and ESPN contributor Kendrick Perkins has been impressed with De'Aaron Fox.

by Jordan Ramirez

Digital Managing Editor

Posted: Mar 30, 2021

The reigning Western Conference Player of the Week is making his case for NBA stardom.

Fox's recent play has caught the attention of major basketball pundits, including NBA champion Kendrick Perkins.

I know it’s a lot going on in the Sports World but they have a young Star by the name De’Aaron Fox that have been arguably playing the BEST basketball in the league! His last 3 games had be straight

37 points

44 points

36 points

Winning 3 straight btw.

Carry on...

— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) March 28, 2021

During Sacramento's five-game winning streak, Fox has averaged 34.2 points and 5.4 assists on 61.7 percent shooting from the field. Swipa's play has him firmly in the discussion for Western Conference Player of the Month.

Fox is the first Kings player to win Western Conference Player of the Week multiple times in the same season since DeMarcus Cousins in the 2015-16 season.

Perkins: Fox 'Arguably Playing the Best Basketball' in the NBA

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