De'Aaron Fox
2022-23 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year
De'Aaron Fox has been named the 2022-23 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year, beating out finalists DeMar DeRozan and Jimmy Butler. Fox is the first recipient of The Jerry West Award, which recognizes the league's top clutch performer.
Fox had an outstanding season, averaging 25.2 points, 7.3 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game. He also led the league in clutch scoring, with an average of 7.4 points per game in the final five minutes of games within five points. Fox's clutch performances helped lead the Sacramento Kings to the playoffs for the first time in over a decade.
With this award, Fox cements his status as one of the league's top players and a rising star. Fans can expect to see more clutch performances from Fox in the years to come.
Congratulations to De'Aaron Fox on this well-deserved honor!