SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (WTVD) -- Former University of North Carolina and NBA player Rick Fox announced he will run for a legislative seat in the Bahamas in next year's general election.
His candidacy comes as the archipelago struggles with high-profile corruption cases, an influx of people entering the country illegally and ongoing recovery from Hurricane Dorian, a devastating Category 5 storm that hit in September 2019.
Fox made the announcement Monday on Facebook.
"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 wrote.
Fox is 17th all-time in scoring for the Tar Heels and third all-time in steals. He was named the 1991 MVP of the NCAA East Regional and the ACC Tournament, leading the Heels in scoring and steals.
Fox was taken 24th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 1991 NBA Draft and won three NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 2015, he co-founded Echo Fox and purchased a franchise spot in the North America League of Legends Championship Series (LCS), part of the world's highest-profile esports circuit. He has since left the organization.
Fox was born in Toronto to a Canadian mother and a Bahamian father and grew up in the Bahamas.
The Associated Press contributed.
Download the ABC11 News App
Copyright © 2025 WTVD-TV. All Rights Reserved.