De'Aaron Fox fast facts ahead of San Antonio Spurs debut

Driving the news: Fox will make his Spurs debut Wednesday night in Atlanta against the Hawks.

Zoom in: To prepare for the moment, we've rounded up a few fun Fox facts you might've missed.

• Originally slated to wear No. 2 (last worn by Kawhi Leonard), Fox chose No. 4 to honor the basketball career of his wife, Recee Fox, who is from San Antonio.
• Fox is known for his speed — even in boots — a claim he made in a Curry Brand shoes ad, which the company humorously updated this week to include "and Spurs" as a nod to the trade.
• An X account dedicated to Fox (@DFoxMuse) said Spurs fans have embraced the profile with a level of excitement "never experienced before" since the trade.

What they're saying: While the blockbuster deal sending Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers stole the sports spotlight, Fox's move to San Antonio has also made waves.

• Yahoo Sports predicts that the Wemby-Fox pick-and-roll will be "devastating" for the rest of the league.
• Former WNBA player-turned ESPN analyst Chiney Ogwumike said the Spurs "cannot be slept on."
• "If we learned anything from the Grammys, it's that Texas stays winning," she added.