Some of the best leaders are great at listening and seeking advice. But from whom you receive that advice matters.



Last season during a preseason trip to San Antonio, the Kings wanted to make sure their rookie point guard, De’Aaron Fox, met the Spurs’ legendary point guard Tony Parker. They each entered the league at 19—and with game-changing speed—16 years apart. Now, Fox has a friend and mentor in Parker.



“He’s just a great guy to ask questions to and also just a great dude overall outside of basketball,” Fox said.



Parker, who is in his first season with the Charlotte Hornets, still maintains contact with Fox. The relationship has grown since last season’s initial meeting, with Parker offering tips to Fox about how to run an NBA team as a youngster. For Fox, a relationship with Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is expected, considering both played at Kentucky for John Calipari — and the network of...