De'Aaron Fox Posts Instagram Message For Bam Adebayo

De'Aaron Fox (Sacramento Kings) made a post to his Instagram story for Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat).

Dec 29, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) reacts after making a three point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports / Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

De'Aaron Fox is one of the best players in Kentucky Men's Basketball history.

During his one season with the Wildcats, he helped them reach the Elite 8.

The team had a loaded roster that also featured Malik Monk and Bam Adebayo.

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) brings the ball up court against the UCLA Bruins in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports / Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

On Thursday, Adebayo celebrated his 27th birthday, and Fox made a post to his Instagram story for his former college teammate.

Fox wrote: "Happy birthday my dawg! @bam1of1"

De'Aaron Fox's IG Story / July 19

Both Fox and Adebayo left Kentucky after the 2017 season.

Fox was the fifth pick in the NBA Draft and he has spent his entire seven-year career playing for the Sacramento Kings.

He finished this past season with averages of 26.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 2.0 steals per contest while shooting 46.5% from the field and 36.9% from the three-point range.

Jan 31, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) grabs his elbow after a play against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports / Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

During the 2023 season, Fox made the All-Star Game and led the Kings to the playoffs for the first time in 17 years.

However, they lost to the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2024 play-in tournament.

We're about to have a Bam good day celebrating this guy 🎂

Happy Birthday @Bam1of1! pic.twitter.com/tR7ZlMMYgf

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) July 18, 2024

As for Adebayo, he was the 14th pick in the NBA Draft and has spent his entire seven-year career with the Miami Heat.

He finished this past year with averages of 19.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 52.1% from the field and 35.7% from the three-point range in 71 games.

The Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers in the play-in tournament but lost to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs.