In the Spurs 126-125 victory vs. the Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio took possession with 8.2 seconds left after Trae Young had just tied the game at 125. Out of the ensuing stoppage, Fox and Wemby set up a pick and roll. The eighth year pro passed to his superstar 21-year-old teammate, who drew a foul going to the rim.

What follows is a conversation between J.R. Wilco and me about De’Aaron Fox’s debut, the Spurs’ crunch-time play and the Fox-Paul backcourt. J.R. Wilco: To be candid, and I know it’s only a single performance so there’s not much to judge by,