De'Aaron Fox Calls Out Racist Fan's Offensive Text During Spurs Game

The Spurs star responds strongly to a viral video showing a fan's racist remarks about the 'ethnic' makeup of the crowd.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 5:06pm

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De'Aaron Fox, the star player for the San Antonio Spurs, has responded strongly to a viral video showing a racist fan sending offensive text messages about the 'ethnic' makeup of the crowd during a recent Spurs game. Fox, who is from Texas and has a diverse family background, called out the fan's remarks as nonsensical and defended the diversity of the Spurs' fanbase.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the ongoing issues of racism and intolerance that professional athletes and sports fans continue to face. Fox's response underscores the importance of calling out such behavior and defending diversity and inclusion in sports arenas.

The details

During a recent Spurs game, a TikTok user shared a video showing a woman sending a text to someone named 'Chris' complaining about the 'crazy Hispanic fans' and questioning how they could 'afford it.' In response, Fox told reporters that the woman's remarks made 'zero sense,' noting that his own kids are 'a quarter Mexican' and that he's from the diverse city of Houston. Fox emphasized that in a place like San Antonio, which has a large Hispanic population, the woman's complaints were particularly misguided.

  • The incident occurred during a recent Spurs game on March 21, 2026.

The players

De'Aaron Fox

The star player for the San Antonio Spurs, known for his strong responses to issues of racism and intolerance.

The Racist Fan

An unidentified woman who sent offensive text messages about the 'ethnic' makeup of the Spurs crowd during a recent game.

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What they’re saying

“My high school was 60% Hispanic. I'm from Texas. Like, what do you expect? It's like going to Boston and complaining that there's a bunch of White people. What kind of sense is that? That makes zero sense. I'm from Houston, man. I think that's the most diverse city in the country. My kids are a quarter Mexican, so they're gonna be used to it.”

— De'Aaron Fox, Spurs Player

The takeaway

De'Aaron Fox's strong response to the racist fan's remarks underscores the ongoing need to call out and address intolerance in sports. His defense of the diversity of the Spurs' fanbase and his own diverse background serves as an important reminder that professional sports should be a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.