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November 17, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) shoots the basketball against San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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November 17, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) shoots the basketball against San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
It is safe to say that the Sacramento Kings have exceeded their fans’ expectations this season. Not many thought the Kings would be where they are right now at the start of the season. In the arguably tougher Western Conference, the Kings sit 3rd with a record of 34-25. If they continue this form, the Kings are all set to make the playoffs after over 17 years in flying colors. Multiple players have stepped up big-time for the Kings this season including De?Aaron Fox and Malik Monk who are integral parts of this exciting team.
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Both were teammates in college and were top-15 draft picks and are listed as 6’3″. However, Fox immediately had the opportunity to start games while Monk had to ply his time and play in the G-League. But how does their wealth compare? Who is richer?
Contract and net worth of Malik Monk
After one year of college basketball with the Kentucky Wild Cats, Malik Monk declared for the 2017 NBA draft. The Charlotte Hornets selected him as the 11th overall pick. However, the shooting guard did not get enough playing time and very rarely started. Despite playing 233 games spanning over four seasons, he started just 1 game. He also played in the G-League during his rookie season. He then joined the Los Angeles Lakers where he started 37 of 76 games in his one season.
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Monk showed promise during his time with the Lakers, and he was a wanted man. He then joined the Sacramento Kings in the current season signing a two-year $19 million contract according to a report from The Athletic. He has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Even though he is not starting for the Kings, he is continuing his upward trajectory and is a very useful role player who is very efficient with his shot attempts.
Contract and net worth of De?Aaron Fox
Similar to Malik Monk, De?Aaron Fox declared for the NBA draft after one year with the Kentucky Wild Cats. He went early in the draft as the Sacramento Kings picked him as the 5th overall. Even though Fox was not a superstar immediately, he had the opportunity to start games and flourish. Over the years he has improved consistently and earned his first-ever All-Star appearance last week. Many superstars congratulated the star for making the team.
The Kings showed faith in the young point guard early on and offered him the most expensive contract in their history in 2020. It was a five-year max contract extension worth a minimum of $163 million according to a report from NBC Sports. Also, it could go as high as $195.6 million.
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With this massive contract, De’Aaron Fox has an estimated net worth of $20 million. He also endorses sports apparel giants Nike.
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