The NBA and the NBPA are nearing an agreement to conduct an All-Star game this season despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though De'Aaron Fox has gotten some respect as a possible All-Star for the Sacramento Kings this season, the young point guard questioned the league having an All-Star game this year, via The Athletic's Jason Jones.
De'Aaron Fox on the possibility of an All-Star Game this season: "I’m going to be brutally honest, I think it’s stupid. If we have to wear masks and do all this for a regular game, what’s the point of bringing the All-Star Game back?"
— Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) February 4, 2021
Due to the concerns that stem from the COVID-19, there were doubts that the NBA would be able to have an All-Star weekend in the 2020-2021 season. However, the league has conjured up an idea to hold the All-Star festivities in a city that could allow the NBA to conduct the weekend in a safe manner.
On the other hand, Fox doesn't believe it is wise for the league to hold a game this season. The NBA has already had plenty of COVID-19 issues this season that's led to games being postponed and an All-Star game could have risks involved.
While De'Aaron Fox doesn't think it's the best idea to have an All-Star contest, he understands the league revolves around making money.
More Fox on the All-Star Game, who was also asked if he'd thought about being an All-Star: "But obviously money makes the world go round so it is what it is. I’m not really worried about, if I’m voted in, so be it."
— Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) February 4, 2021
At the same time, Fox was asked if he would partake in the NBA All-Star Game if he was voted in this season, to which he gave an interesting answer.
De'Aaron Fox on if he'd play in an All-Star Game: "You know you get fined if you’re supposed to be in it and you’re not hurt and decide not to play? That’s a hefty fine so hell yeah I would play in it. I hope I don’t fined for staying that. Shit."
— Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) February 4, 2021
Through his first 21 games this season, De'Aaron Fox is recording a career-best 22.3 points per game, along with 3.3 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game for the Kings. The former fifth-overall pick is putting together a season that could see him make his first All-Star appearance.
It seems inevitable that there will be an NBA All-Star Game this season, likely as a way for them to offset some of the financial losses caused primarily by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Via Shams Charania of The Athletic:
The NBA and NBPA have agreed to host the All-Star Game on March 7 in Atlanta, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Sides are finalizing details of the plan as soon as Thursday.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 4, 2021
In any case, it's safe to say that De'Aaron Fox isn't a fan of having an All-Star weekend this year.
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