Kings star makes big announcement about Game 5 status

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox. Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Kings star makes big announcement about his status for Game 5

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 4/25/23

De’Aaron Fox has made a big announcement regarding his status for Game 5.

Fox told reporters on Tuesday that he will be playing in Game 5 of his Sacramento Kings’ Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors. Fox will be playing through a fracture at the tip of his left index finger that was suffered in Game 4 on Sunday.

The Kings guard gave a very determined response regarding his status.

“There’s no if, ands or buts … I’m playing,” Fox said.

“There’s no if, ands or buts … I’m playing.” — De’Aaron Fox

— Jason Anderson (@JandersonSacBee) April 25, 2023

Fox was able to do some shooting despite having a splint on his left index finger.

Here is a look at the splint:

Here is a look at the splint on De’Aaron Fox’s left index finger. He’s now taking some 3s. pic.twitter.com/NHU3543DYI

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 25, 2023

And here are some videos of him shooting with the splint on.

Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox getting a feel for the splint on his broken left index finger. pic.twitter.com/PaZM9HXatu

— Jason Anderson (@JandersonSacBee) April 25, 2023

Here’s De’Aaron Fox shooting free throws after practice. pic.twitter.com/odCcF1PIJk

— Jason Anderson (@JandersonSacBee) April 25, 2023

Fox’s Kings won the first two games of the series at home but then lost the next two in San Francisco. Now they will be hosting Game 5 on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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