BAHAMAS CHRONICLE EDITOR’S NOTE: I have been a huge fan of Rick Fox from his basketball-playing days with the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers, so when I saw this Black History Facts post, I absolutely had to share it with readers of my Washington, D.C. – based online publication, BAHAMAS CHRONICLE, which has a huge following among the Bahamian diaspora across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom as well as in The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean:
BLACK HISTORY FACTS: Rick Fox is a Canadian-Bahamian retired professional basketball player and actor. Born on July 24, 1969, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he grew up in the Bahamas. Fox attended the University of North Carolina, where he played college basketball for the Tar Heels.
BASKETBALL CAREER:
NBA Draft: Fox was selected by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 1991 NBA Draft and played six seasons with the Celtics (1991-1997), establishing himself as a solid player.
Los Angeles Lakers (1997-2004): Fox joined the Lakers, where he became a key player and won three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002 alongside stars like Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant.
POST-BASKETBALL CAREER:
Acting: Fox transitioned to acting, appearing in various television shows and movies. His credits include roles in “Oz,” “One Tree Hill,” and “Greenleaf,” among others.
Business Ventures: He has also been involved in business, including investments in esports and other entrepreneurial endeavors.
PERSONAL LIFE:
Family: Fox was married to actress/singer Vanessa Williams from 1999 to 2004, and they have a daughter named Sasha. He also has a son named Kyle from a previous relationship.
Activism and Philanthropy: Fox has been involved in various charitable activities, particularly focusing on youth and community development.
Rick Fox’s life and career have been marked by success in both sports and entertainment, making him a well-known figure in both industries.
