De'Aaron Fox's return on Friday will represent a goodbye to the Kings' recent past. What drove the young star and organization to break up?

De'Aaron Fox's exit from Sacramento involved controversy over Mike Brown's firing and his controlled trade destination. Fox later clarified he intende

Fox, drafted by the Kings in 2017, spent seven and a half seasons in Sacramento, developing into the face of the franchise. He played a key role in their short-lived resurgence, leading the team to the NBA playoffs two seasons ago—their first postseason appearance since 2005-06.