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De’Aaron Fox has priceless reaction to Kings’ new mascot

De'Aaron Fox in warmups

Mar 7, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

The Sacramento Kings are introducing a new mascot to go with their City Edition uniforms, and guard De’Aaron Fox is not exactly a fan.

The new mascot, named “Roy Al,” debuted Thursday to decidedly mixed reviews. As depicted, it is little more than a man with a basketball head wearing a Kings crown, though he is adorned in the new jersey.

Fox, the Kings’ star guard, got his first glimpse at Roy Al on Friday when meeting with reporters. His off-the-cuff reaction probably echoed that of many fans.

“What the f— is that?” Fox asked immediately. “He looks like he’d work out of a fast food restaurant.”

Not all mascots are created equal. Perhaps this one will grow on people, but at least initially, he looks unlikely to supplant the team’s main mascot, Slamson the Lion.

As for Fox, he is not yet signed long-term, though that appears to be just a matter of time. Presumably, no mascot will impact his decision on that front.

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