De'Aaron Fox criticized for late layup attempt in NBA Finals Game 4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
In Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, De'Aaron Fox's crucial layup attempt was blocked, drawing criticism from experts. The San Antonio Spurs, who led by 29 points, ultimately lost to the New York Knicks. With 12 seconds left, Fox opted for a layup rather than running down the clock, a decision that backfired as OG Anunoby prevented the score. Iman Shumpert, a former NBA champion, expressed disappointment, suggesting that Fox should have chosen a different approach. The Spurs now find themselves down 3-1 in the series.
- •Game 4 occurred on June 11, 2026.
- •Spurs led by 29 points before losing.
- •Fox's layup attempt was blocked by Anunoby.
- •Shumpert criticized Fox's decision-making post-game.
- •Series now stands at 3-1 in favor of the Knicks.
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Former NBA champion calls out De'Aaron Fox for bad layup attempt late in Game 4
"De'Aaron Fox's layup attempt will continue to haunt him, especially with more media personalities calling him out for it.
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