“A candidate in the next general election”- Ex-Kobe teammate Rick Fox makes bold leap into politics with bid for Bahamas parliament
Rick Fox is contesting for Bahamas parliament (Image via NBA) Rick Fox, a former NBA player, declared that he would run for a Bahamas parliamentary seat in the general election of the following year. Fox is entering the political sphere in the Bahamas. According to ESPN, Fox declared the same this week. After hanging up his sneakers, the ex-Los Angeles Lakers star is experimenting with a new career. The island nation is going through a difficult time as he makes this revelation. A number of corruption scandals involving public leaders, growing worries about irregular migration, and ongoing Hurricane Dorian reconstruction work are all the challenges that the officials are currently facing.
Rick Fox outlines his vision for transparency as Bahamas faces tough external and internal challenges
Fox’s candidature coincides with the archipelago’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Dorian, as well as high-profile corruption allegations and an inflow of illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, Fox announced the news on Monday on Facebook. He wrote:“You’ve shared that you want more transparency, a modern economy that prioritizes affordability and security, and a country where opportunity is our reality, not just a promise..”He declared his candidature for the Bahamas’ next parliamentary elections in a long social media post. He also claimed to have a vision for the nation when he announced his candidature, which includes “more transparency, a modern economy that prioritizes affordability and security, and a country where opportunity is our reality, not just a promise.”Fox clarified that “as a candidate and as a leader for the Bahamas I will demand transparency, honesty, integrity while demanding a level of excellence from all of us.” He said:“The Bahamas Must Be First and It Must Start Now… Today, I’m announcing that I will be a candidate in the next general election… For months, I’ve been listening closely to the hopes and frustrations of my fellow Bahamians. One truth is clear: the future of The Bahamas will depend on the choices we make right now…”Then, quoting the Bible, Fox said: “Scripture teaches: ‘Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long upon this earth.’.. We should also honor the fathers and mothers of our nation. Their legacy brought us to this moment. Our responsibility now is to move The Bahamas forward.”
From NBA champion Rick Fox now enters in politics
Alongside icon Kobe Bryant, he enjoyed 14 years in the NBA and won three rings with the Lakers. After retiring in 2004, Fox continued to be a busy actor, making appearances in numerous TV series and motion pictures.Now, he is focused on politics. He also bought a franchise spot in the North American League of Legends Championship Series (LCS), which is a part of the most well-known esports circuit in the world. He played for six seasons in Boston after being selected by the Boston Celtics with the 24th choice in the 1991 NBA Draft. He then joined the Lakers, where he established himself as a dependable member of their powerful early-2000s championship run. Now, after everything, he is ready to choose a new career path and join politics. Also read: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander steals the spotlight on GQ cover with bold claim to surpass Kobe Bryant
