Spurs' De'Aaron Fox Dismisses All-Star Snub

Fox says he "couldn't care less" about lack of All-Star selection despite strong stats

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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San Antonio Spurs star De'Aaron Fox has been selected to the NBA All-Star game just once in his nine-year career, despite averaging at least 25 points per game in half of those seasons. When asked if it bothered the Spurs that Victor Wembanyama was their only All-Star representative, Fox bluntly stated that he "couldn't care less" about the selection process, citing examples of teams with poor records having All-Stars while he was snubbed even when averaging 25 points per game.

Why it matters

Fox's comments highlight the perceived flaws and subjectivity in the NBA All-Star selection process, which has often been criticized for favoring certain players or teams over others. As one of the league's top scoring guards, Fox's lack of All-Star recognition despite his production raises questions about the criteria used to determine the annual showcase.

The details

Fox ranks second on the Spurs in scoring at 19.8 points per game, behind only Wembanyama. Reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle is third on the team in scoring at 16.6 points per game and is also the Spurs' best perimeter defender. Spurs forward Julian Champagnie believes Fox, Wembanyama, and Castle are all deserving of All-Star selections, stating "I'll take those three over anybody." Fox acknowledged that his role has changed, with less ball-handling duties due to the addition of players like Castle, but he's focused on finding consistency and impacting the game in different ways.

  • Fox has been selected to the NBA All-Star game just once in his nine-year career.
  • Fox was averaging 25 points per game when he was traded to the Spurs.

The players

De'Aaron Fox

A 28-year-old guard for the San Antonio Spurs who has been selected to the NBA All-Star game just once in his nine-year career, despite averaging at least 25 points per game in half of those seasons.

Victor Wembanyama

The Spurs' lone NBA All-Star representative this season, a 2025 second overall draft pick who is the team's leading scorer.

Stephon Castle

The Spurs' reigning Rookie of the Year, who is third on the team in scoring at 16.6 points per game and serves as the team's best perimeter defender.

Julian Champagnie

A Spurs forward who believes Fox, Wembanyama, and Castle are all deserving of NBA All-Star selections, stating "I'll take those three over anybody."

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What they’re saying

“Nah, I saw the worst team, or worst record in the league have an All-Star. And, like I've said, when I was traded here, I think I was averaging 25 at the time, and I wasn't All-Star. So, couldn't care less.”

— De'Aaron Fox (ClutchPoints)

“I think we got some All-Stars on this team with Vic, De'Aaron and I'll even throw Steph in there...I'll take those three over anybody.”

— Julian Champagnie, Spurs Forward (ClutchPoints)

The takeaway

De'Aaron Fox's comments highlight the ongoing debate around the NBA All-Star selection process, which has often been criticized for perceived biases and inconsistencies. Despite being one of the league's top scoring guards, Fox's lack of All-Star recognition raises questions about the criteria used to determine the annual showcase, and whether the process truly rewards the most deserving players.