Fred VanVleet

NBA Star

Professional Basketball Player / Point Guard / NBA Champion

Born: February 25, 1994 | Height: 6'1" (1.85 m) | Weight: 197 lb (89 kg)

Current Team: Houston Rockets Jersey Number: 5

Analyst Note: Fred VanVleet is known for his clutch shooting, defensive intensity, and leadership on court.

Career Highlights

1NBA Champion (2019)

Won NBA championship with Toronto Raptors in 2019.

Helped defeat Golden State Warriors in Finals.

2NBA All-Star (2022)

Selected as NBA All-Star for first time in 2022.

Averaged 20.3 points and 6.7 assists that season.

3Undrafted to Star

Went undrafted in 2016 NBA Draft.

Signed with Raptors and became starting point guard.

4Record Contract

Signed 3-year, $130 million contract with Rockets in 2023.

Largest contract ever for an undrafted player.

5College Career

Played for Wichita State Shockers (2012-2016).

Helped team reach Final Four in 2013.

Analyst Note: VanVleet's journey from undrafted to NBA champion exemplifies perseverance and hard work.

1Three-Point Shooting

Career 37.7% three-point shooter.

Known for clutch three-pointers in big moments.

2Defensive Prowess

Named to NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2022).

Averages 1.6 steals per game for career.

3Playmaking

Career average of 5.3 assists per game.

Excellent at running pick-and-roll offense.

1Regular Season

14.6 PPG | 5.3 APG | 3.3 RPG | 1.6 SPG

Shooting: 41.0% FG | 37.7% 3PT | 86.7% FT

2Playoffs

12.8 PPG | 4.4 APG | 2.9 RPG | 1.3 SPG

Shooting: 39.7% FG | 37.8% 3PT | 83.3% FT

3Career Highs

54 points (vs Orlando, 2021) | 17 assists (vs Phoenix, 2022)

8 steals (vs Utah, 2019) | 11 rebounds (vs Indiana, 2020)

4Awards

NBA champion (2019) | All-Star (2022) | All-Defensive Second Team (2022)

NBA Sportsmanship Award (2023) | NBA Hustle Award (2020)

Analyst Note: VanVleet's well-rounded game makes him valuable on both ends of the court.