The Spurs and De’Aaron Fox agreed to a four-year, $229 million extension, the maximum allowed. It was almost a given that a deal like this would get done as soon as Fox forced his way to San Antonio, to the point that it was a little surprising it wasn’t inked as soon as it was possible, on Sunday, August 3.

The Spurs secured the services of a borderline All-Star for the rest of his prime, but the decision isn’t without his detractors, who worry about the cost and the all-in nature of the move. In a vacuum, their concerns are understandable. In a broader context, however, the benefits far outweigh the potential drawbacks.

First, the financial aspect. Fox will make around 30 percent of the cap or slightly above it for the duration of the contract, which is admittedly a lot, even for a pla

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