JUST IN: Kings’ De’Aaron Fox Breaks Silence on Viral Reaction to Andre Jackson Jr.’s Insane Dunk
The Milwaukee Bucks found little, if any, silver linings in their devastating 129-94 defeat to the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. However, amidst the disappointment, one bright spot emerged: rookie Andre Jackson Jr.’s exceptional athleticism was on full display. Particularly noteworthy was a spectacular putback dunk he executed late in the game, garnering widespread attention online.
De’Aaron Fox Explains Reaction to Milwaukee Bucks Rookie Andre Jackson Jr’s Crazy Dunk
“The dunk was so impressive that it even prompted the opposing team’s bench to rise to their feet. Notably, the stunned reactions of De’Aaron Fox and Kevin Huerter have gained significant attention online, as they were left visibly astonished by what they had just witnessed.
Following the game, the media couldn’t resist questioning Fox about his response to the extraordinary play. The Kings’ standout player was already anticipating the inquiry, acknowledging that he had a feeling both his and Huerter’s reactions would quickly circulate on social media:
“Kevin’s response was unbelievable. If you saw, I tapped him on the head, and he’s like, ‘He’s from upstate (New York).’ I’m just like, ‘Bro, it doesn’t matter,'” Fox recounted.”
Watch the Kings bench react to Andre Jackson's head above the rim putback dunk 🤣
Fox: "Kevin's reaction was crazy. The first thing people are going to see is how we react." pic.twitter.com/I746ZhP8D9
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Fox appeared to struggle to conceal his feelings, perhaps a mix of excitement and disgust, as he observed Jackson’s behavior. In contrast, Huerter couldn’t restrain his emotions and rose to his feet to celebrate the impressive dunk. Despite Jackson only scoring two points for the evening, it’s undeniable that his basket was memorable in its own right.