Rick Fox

Rick Fox’s story kicks off in Toronto, but before he could even get used to Canadian winters, his family packed up and headed to the Bahamas. His dad’s Afro-Bahamian, his mom’s got this blend of Italian and Scottish roots—talk about a melting pot. Fast forward a bit and Rick’s off to high school in Warsaw, Indiana, swapping palm trees for cornfields as an exchange student. Dude could hoop, no question, but there was some drama with his eligibility. Apparently, one of his years back in the Bahamas counted as high school, so the powers that be benched him for his senior year. Did that stop him? Not even close. He still showed up to every practice, grinding it out just to keep his edge. College ball took him south to North Carolina, where he majored in radio, TV, and film—guess he always had his eyes set on the spotlight. On the court, though, he was a beast. By the time he left, he held the record for steals and games played at UNC. Not bad, right? The NBA came calling after that, and the Celtics snapped him up as the 24th pick in the draft. He put in work with Boston for a few seasons, but eventually, LA lured him over. Can’t blame the guy—Hollywood was right there, and acting had always been on his mind. With the Lakers, he wasn’t just a benchwarmer; he was a real difference-maker, even helping them snag an NBA championship. Not your average career path, but that’s Rick—never really played by the rules.