Former NBA star Rick Fox officially announced that he will run in the upcoming Bahamas general election in 2026, putting an end to weeks of speculation. Fox, who was appointed Ambassador-at-Large for Sports in 2022, made the announcement on social media last night, citing his passion for the country and a desire to turn the Bahamas we all envision into a reality. In a post titled “Bahamas: It’s Better To Be Number One,” Fox outlined his priorities for the nation, emphasizing transparency, opportunity, and innovation. Fox, whose full name is Ulrich Alexander Fox, was born on July 24, 1969, in Toronto, Canada, to Bahamian father Ulrich Fox and Canadian mother Dianne Gerace, a former Olympic high jumper and pentathlete. He moved to the Bahamas at a young age and attended Kingsway Academy in Nassau before launching a successful basketball career in the United States. While he has not confirmed whether he will run independently or with a political party, Fox told a Guardian radio host that he has met with representatives from both major parties to discuss his potential candidacy.
