Three-time NBA champion Rick Fox says he's running for a legislative seat in the Bahamas . The basketball player-turned-actor, who was born in Canada and raised in the Bahamas, shared a lengthy post on social media on Monday, detailing the main points of his platform ahead of next year's general election.
"You've shared that you want more transparency, a modern economy that prioritizes affordability and security, and a country where opportunity is our reality, not just a promise," Fox wrote in his post. "I share that vision. And I'm stepping forward today because we cannot wait any longer to realize a Bahamas that we all envision is possible."
Fox, 56, was raised in the Bahamas before transferring to a high school in Indiana to further his basketball career. He played college basket

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