Retired NBA star Rick Fox is appointed as a senator in the Bahamas for the main opposition party after losing a bid for a legislative seat in the country’s general election. Multiple reports say Fox, a three-time NBA champion, is named to the Senate following the election outcome from last week. The appointment is presented as a way for the opposition to add a new high-profile figure to its parliamentary representation despite Fox’s unsuccessful run for a specific seat. The accounts describe the decision as taking place Monday and link it directly to the election result. They also note Fox’s background as a former NBA player and long-time public figure, highlighting his transition from sports to politics in the Bahamas. The reports do not indicate that Fox has previously held elected office in the country, focusing instead on the appointment process after his election loss and the opposition party role he is now set to perform as a senator.