Fred VanVleet is a professional basketball guard who plays for the Houston Rockets in the 2025 NBA season. VanVleet went undrafted in the 2016 NBA Draft, but later he signed with the Toronto Raptors for NBA G League. In the same season, he signed a multi-year deal with the Toronot Raptors and played for the team for seven seasons. In 2019, VanVleet was a part of the Toronto Raptors that went on to clinch the NBA Championship. He was selected to the NBA All-Star team in the 2021-22 season. In July 2023, VanVleet signed with the Houston Rockets. The 2024-25 season is his second season with the team and has led the team to their first playoff in five seasons.
Before joining the NBA, VanVleet played collegiate basketball with the Wichita State Shockers from 2012-2016. He had many clutch plays, and the most famous one would be the shot that was made late in the game to knock Ohio State out of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. He played four seasons for the Wichita State and averaged 10.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. (via Wichita State's official website)
Fred VanVleet's team
Fred VanVleet plays for the Houston Rockets, as of April 2025. In June 2023, VanVleet rejected the $22.8 million player option from the Toronto Raptors to become an unrestricted free agent. Eventually, he signed with the Houston Rockets in July 2023. The Houston Rockets signed VanVleet to a three-year, $128.5 million deal in the offseason. (via Spotrac)
Fred VanVleet's salary
VanVleet signed a three-year $128,539,845 contract with the Houston Rockets to play under Coach Ime Udoka in the 2023-24 off-season. This also includes $83,652,915, which is guaranteed and will earn a salary of $42,846,615 per annum. (via Spotrac)
FAQs on Fred VanVleet
A.Fred VanVleet was born in Rockford, Illinois, on February 25, 1994.
A.VanVleet played collegiate basketball for the Wichita State Shockers.
A.Yes, Fred VanVleet played a pivotal role in helping the Toronto Raptors secure their first NBA Championship in 2019.
A.Yes has been named to the All-Star team once in his NBA career.
A. VanVleet has represented the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors in the NBA.
