Rick Fox, who won three NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, said he is running for a seat in the legislature in the Bahamas.
The 56-year-old made the announcement Monday on Facebook.
"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," he wrote.
"I will be a candidate in the next general election," he wrote.
"For months, I've been listening closely to the hopes and frustrations of my fellow Bahamians. One truth is clear: the future of The Bahamas will depend on the choices we make right now. 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 p

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