“The clutch award is literally a landslide” - NBA fans go in a frenzy as De'Aaron Fox drains game winner against Bulls

Sacramento Kings star De'Aaron Fox came through for his team in the clutch yet again this season. With a cold-blooded pull-up jumper to win the game against the Chicago Bulls, fans couldn't contain their excitement for Fox's game-winner.

De'Aaron Fox has been on an absolute tear this season. Although he wasn't named to the All-Star team, an honor that went to his teammate Domantas Sabonis, Fox has been truly spectacular.

While being one of the fastest and most athletic players in the league, the Kings guard has started making a name for himself as a late-game hero. Turning the heat up with some clutch baskets in the fourth quarter, Fox is quickly earning a reputation for being clutch.

Fox has put several teams to rest with his fourth-quarter performance. Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls was no different. With the ball in his hands and the clock winding down, Fox knew exactly where the ball would be.

With the score level at 114-114, Fox brought the ball up from fullcourt and was picked up by Ayo Dosunmu at halfcourt. Nearing the three-point line, Fox faked a drive and moved into a 3-point pullup to call game.

Dosunmu did a decent job of not biting on the fake. Unfortunately, Fox would not be denied on this play. With the game-winner going down, Fox had every reason to celebrate.

As the Kings guard walked back to his bench, he could be seen repeating: "I'm f***ing nice!"

SportsCenter

@SportsCenter

"I'm f---ing nice!"

DE’AARON FOX FOR THE WIN 🦊

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"I'm f---ing nice!"

DE’AARON FOX FOR THE WIN 🦊❄️ https://t.co/5bNbg73prl

With fans taking note of both the play and the sentiment, they shared some great reactions on Twitter. Here are some of the best ones:

Die-Hard Chicago Bulls Fans

@DieHardCBfans

@SportsCenter Bulls fans watching Fox hit the exact same game winner on them as Tyrese Haliburton

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@SportsCenter Bulls fans watching Fox hit the exact same game winner on them as Tyrese Haliburton

https://t.co/xOT4UMBsaj

Stat Burner

@thehoopgurus

@WorldWideWob Kings beating everybody:

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@WorldWideWob Kings beating everybody: https://t.co/KeNvw6ALht

𝗝𝖆 ☥

@wordtoja

@WorldWideWob We don’t care he traveled

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@WorldWideWob We don’t care he traveled

SaCToWnsFiNeSt

@SAC_ToWnsFiNeSt

@WorldWideWob @MagnusSav

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@WorldWideWob @MagnusSav https://t.co/Wlk6vX8gj9

2006 til infinity

@HereWeKangz

@WorldWideWob the Clutch award is literally a landslide

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@WorldWideWob the Clutch award is literally a landslide

Jkeating

@JusticeKeating

@WorldWideWob

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@WorldWideWob https://t.co/EZkR8jM9Hn

YEEZUS

@YEEZUS__24

@WorldWideWob Ayo better learn Chinese

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@WorldWideWob Ayo better learn Chinese

BucksOverAll🦌

@BucksFever2

@BleacherReport Best 4Q player in the NBA

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@BleacherReport Best 4Q player in the NBA

treylonbetta

@titans4L_

@BleacherReport Struggled against the bulls is crazy ngl

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@BleacherReport Struggled against the bulls is crazy ngl

TheHomieJoker🃏

@TheHomieJoker

@BleacherReport De'aaron Fox

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@BleacherReport De'aaron Fox https://t.co/XVVTxJxpHz

φӀąվօƒƒ Ҡìղցʂ 💡🦊( 41-27)

@Tsunamii_Szn

@BleacherReport My guy. Too clutch

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@BleacherReport My guy. Too clutch https://t.co/ZAWR7FUXeG

Zhou Qi’s Burner

@ZhouQiBurner

@BleacherReport Clutchest player in the league

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@BleacherReport Clutchest player in the league

LeFrauds Goat (➿-0) ➐

@PaoloGOATchero

@BleacherReport LIGHT THE BEAMMMM

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@BleacherReport LIGHT THE BEAMMMM

retired cracks

@imamretired

@BleacherReport He owns us

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@BleacherReport He owns us

優木せつ菜 🇦🇷

@nijigasakilove

@SportsCenter Him. Welcome back to the playoffs Sacramento

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@SportsCenter Him. Welcome back to the playoffs Sacramento

oHavok 🇺🇦

@oHavokk

@SportsCenter

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@SportsCenter https://t.co/Glrkrgm4Ko

The NBA Expert

@RealNBAExpert

@SportsCenter Guy losing sleep tonight cause of Fox

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@SportsCenter Guy losing sleep tonight cause of Fox https://t.co/xvFYZrpKgv

Topesuicido con hello

@weez3k

@SportsCenter @swipathefox

@SportsCenter @swipathefox https://t.co/zzSKMYTFga

Robe California

@RobGotBars

@SportsCenter @HeuristicLineup Pat Bev had to double check it was Fox who shot it

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@SportsCenter @HeuristicLineup Pat Bev had to double check it was Fox who shot it 😂😂😂

Adam Camarena

@AdamCamarena

@cameronsalerno1 Always has been. League finally on notice

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@cameronsalerno1 Always has been. League finally on notice

2Shawty ™️

@2shawtyy

@SacFilmRoom Clutch time is where fox thrivesss

@SacFilmRoom Clutch time is where fox thrivesss

De'Aaron Fox's game-winner successfully secured another win for the Sacramento Kings on the road. With a 20-13 record on the road and a 41-27 record overall, the Kings are undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with.

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Streamlining their way in the playoffs, the Kings may finally see their 16-year playoff drought come to an end.

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De'Aaron Fox shines once again

De'Aaron Fox has been an absolute force of nature this season. Although the Sacramento Kings guard has earned a lot of attention as a player over the course of his young career, he hasn't had much success in the wins column. This season certainly poses to be different.

It's almost as if Fox has found a new gear within himself this year. Paired with a gifted star in Domantas Sabonis, the youngster has truly made a huge jump as a player.

Fox notched 32 points along with the game-winner against the Chicago Bulls. While this may seem like an outlier, the guard has been notching such numbers quite regularly.

With an average of 25.5 points per game, De'Aaron Fox has emerged as quite the potent scoring force this season. While also factoring in his late-game performances, he will undoubtedly be a frontrunner for the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year award.

On the verge of making his first playoff appearance, we look forward to seeing what the Kings star has to offer in the postseason.

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