NBA All Star Fred VanVleet: Houston’s New $130M Man, Basketball Journey & Fatherhood | The Pivot
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Going from undrafted to playing his way through summer league into an All Star Point Guard and NBA Champion with Toronto Raptors, Fred VanVleet tested the free agency waters and landed himself a $130M contract with the Houston Rockets and is sitting down with Ryan, Fred and Channing to talk about his journey and what’s next.
Sharing his story about how at age 5 VanVleet’s life changed after his father was killed and struggling with the pressures of not going down same path and creating a different life for him, VanVleet has always approached the game of basketball with a chip on his shoulder and betting on himself.
This approach led him to score the most points in a championship game by an undrafted player in the 2019 NBA finals and help lead his team to a title.
Struggling with the choice to stay in Toronto or have a fresh start with a struggling franchise, VanVleet accepted the challenge to start over in a new city and hopes to make an immediate impact as a leader with the young Rockets’ roster.
Ryan asks him what he does for fun and if he ever smiles, as he’s known for his serious all work attitude but as usual Channing and the guys get him to break the ice and share a few laughs and stories.
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Went to college with this man. Everything he saying is 100% real. I remember he aint go out but was always playing ball. The focus was different and i'm extremely proud of him!
Don’t Ask for Money!
Stop lying, sucka
@@heisenberg2966😂😂
Shut up
@@heisenberg2966broski!
Y’all ever realize how good the crew has become at asking questions and following up.
Evolution definitely isn’t stagnant at the pivot 🔥🔥🔥
Yup 👍🏿 Love to see it… Black Excellence 👑
All they ever needed was structure. That's what R.C. brings to the set
Good coaching Fred and Channing wanna win awards like RC since they can't get a Ring
Came here to say this! Ryan has been a pro but the other guys have come a long way. Evolution!
I coached his older brother in JUCO. I know the entire family. Great people
Good job coach!🙌🏽
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@@SWhyteYT😂
@@SWhyteYTbrotha has no reason to cap
@@SWhyteYT🤣🤣 chill on og
Seeing Fred come up from highschool is amazing, he was nationally ranked but still slept on
Facts Im from Illinois I remember watching him when he went to state he was a bucket
I had the pleasure to watched him play at the Proviso West Holiday Tournament
Fred is from my home town and it’s so good to see a brotha with a good head on his shoulders winning in life especially from where we are from. A city where hopes and dreams rarely come true!! Proud of you bro!!
815 (Rockford, IL) Stand Up‼️ So very happy for this young man and those around him...Continued Success 🙏🏾‼️
He used to ball me up all over the court in middle school 😂😂😂😂😂.
@lilslick72591 😂 He is good friends with my cuzn Marquez... When I left Rockford, I don't think they were born or were really little. He was right. Only a few have made it out of Rockford. That is why I cheer so loudly and so proudly. But, it will always be home to me... Stay blessed
@@timbarmore2329 yah I know who you're talking about.. you stay blessed as well
He so chill! He was ready for all questions. He definitely watch the show. 😂
As someone who grew up playing against him in Rockford as kids. Everybody knew he had something special. He definitely has made the city proud 🎉🎉🎉
Is the Caddy Club and Pound still open? Where are the black spots?
Nah dey closed. Woody's Closed. The idle in closed too
It's so easy to love Fred. He'll be missed in Toronto for sure. Wish him lots of success in Houston.
We gonna miss you out here in Toronto freddy! Thank you for being you and giving us our first ever championship 🙏🏾
You must be a casual.. only casuals believe BumVleet is a great player. Real fans that understand basketball are in so much joy we don't have to see BumVleet in a Raps jersey. BumVleet is just a tier down from Kylie as being a locker room cancer minus the talent.
No we arent hahaha only casuals say this. ITs a fucking blessing
@@curto201 Won't it be nice that all these casuals will be all over Rockets threads now.
Good riddance 👏
“You Eva take yo shirt off in da club?” Channing is a fool! 😂😂😂
Probably best Fred’s interview so far. I’m a Fred fan and I’ve watched all his interviews but this one is at a different level. So real too. You guys do know how to ask questions. 👍
Also love the fact that he could of thrown people under the bus, and he clearly said that he still has important relationships in Toronto and has a clear line about what he will say and what he won't. Even while cheap shots are being taken against him on social media and he is still takes the noble path.
@@saturninkepa4915 Fred has never thrown people under the bus.
Fred T fumbled the soft son example.
From Chicago S/O to Rockford. This is thee best podcast group. Hands down. You guys are unmatched and in a lane all by yourselves. Getting into the upper echelon of shows.
These MEN are Doing the Lord's Work. I pray for Success to all yall and everyone that Supports y'all. Respect!
Weirdo, God doesn't care about this podcast. They are using their resources effectively, therefore they get good guest.
This a great podcast but let’s not get to talking crazy
Can you show me the Bible verse where the most high asked us to interview athletes??
Excited to have this man join our team, watching more interviews of him makes it more apparent that he's the type of leader the Rockets need.
Best Podcast Out. These podcasts make you feel like you’re right there in the same room!
100%. been here since day 1! best best best out.
GSW fan. Nothing but respect to FREDDY V.
Definitely A *Rockford Legend*
Nothing But *Respect* 🆙💯
This man taught me the meaning of what everyone says about the SPEED of the game on different levels of sports. He’s a beast!
Except he slows down the offense badly. You'll see it.
@@Flashback_Jack oh nah don’t get it fucked up. I am no way comparing him to other Nba talent. I just really never understood what people meant when they said there’s a difference in the speed of the game when you move from amateur to professional. There’s a video on UA-cam showing the difference. It’s him (Vanfleet) versus a top college prospect. Then him versus a high school prospect. He smoked the shit out of them. It looked like a wild animal eating its prey. And all I could think is what would have Kyre or James Harden have done?
LOVING this interview ….. Always been a fan of Fred, he’s definitely an old soul!!!!
The start of the show 😂😂😂 Chan is wild af
I used to go to Wichita State aka WSU & watch him play. I'm so happy for him making it into the NBA! Thank you Pivot!
Toronto will miss you man. Appreciate all you did. The current raptors roster just doesn’t have the right balance, you made the right decision to leave. Hopefully it benefits all and you lead rockets to playoffs and raptors turn it around
I'm happy for Fred VanVleet. He deserves his $130M contract from his hard work. He may not be tall for a guard but he'll ALWAYS give you 110% all the time.
As a Rockets fan. I would say that his grit and grind represents the Houston mentality as a city. It will be easy for the city to support him. Can't wait to see what the season brings.
Enjoy the 20 seconds of dribbling to nowhere passing up hitting open cutters left and right, so he can throw up a contested 20 footer, and wondering why it did not go in, AND THEN blaming his teammates over and over again. You will love it.
@toddstevens13 doubt he's gonna pull any of that bs down there in Houston with Ime running the show. Plus he's got his money so he already won his bet.
@@S1MONPHOEN1X Now that would be a monumental shift, just don't think he is interested in that. Time will tell...
@@toddstevens13Why you hate Fred?? Lol
@@jefcergos I dislike what Fred became, pre 2020 Fred was a fantastic team player who sacrificed his body for his team. The last two years he became a pale imitation more interested in his stats, and refused to pass to wide open cutters often so he could play hero ball which most times made him look bad, real bad.
And RC ain't trying to get in trouble at Caribana😂😂.
Fred is down to earth, glad he got the bag in Houston
These questions and the interviews on the pivot podcast is unrivaled by anyone.
Great episode man. As a raptors fan I’m sad to see him go. And I love how he speaks about his time there. But it was time for him to move on. He’s a dog, can’t wait to see what he does next
We definitely can't afford to pay him what Houston gave him. I will be mad if we did
@nwananka especially after last season he didn't deserve it
@@mikebyers1873but did he deserve help aka a consistent backup pg? Or we just gonna act like it was all supposed to be on him
@alanjeng2000 nah he just hugged the ball and chucked contested bricks I'm glad he got the bag and a new team and raps will figure it out . Our coaching I would say should take the majority of the blame stagnate predictable offense
@@nwananka ya I would have been upset too
Mad I missed this live. BIG ROCKFORD in the building!!!! BIG BEEF A ROO
815 Rockford stand up!!!!! Support this man
I remember this young man when he played for the Peoria Irish and he was tough as nails and I remember challenging him to go harder and he did! proud of your accomplishments Fred! This was back when you were playing at the Merrillville Field house. I was officiating the game😮!
This dude deserves his flowers. He does not deserve the disrespect some of the Raptors fanbase has been showing him lately. Champion
Fred's freshman year at WSU -- he hit a game winner against St. Louis. Split a double team and hit a floater for the win. Beautiful. The next day he walks into my store to look at getting a new phone -- I see him and yell Van Vleet! He chuckles it off. The matronly woman I am helping is sitting at my table. She asks me if that is who she thinks it is. I informed her that it was. She was a season ticket holder for the Shockers and had just found out that she had cancer. She asked me to ask Fred if he would take a picture with her. I asked him -- he did. And he gave me an autograph to boot. I've run into him a few more times since then -- always class personified. Could. Not. Be. Happier. For. him. (also I took the pic on my phone so I still have it)
Grew up with his pops. He was a good brotha and a straight baller!!
I was at the championship parade in the nba champion t.o. party...and the night kawhi it that shot out of the corner....thank you fred....amazing forever welcome to toronto!!!!
We will miss you FVV! Raptor for life!
Your content puts a smile on my face!
Very talented!
Excellent interview and great demonstration of how much respect you have for him as a man. He appreciates and loves his family. Kudos to his parents for a job well done. Good luck Fred!
It's always a vibe at The Pivot!!! Great show guys as usual. Continued Blessings to you all!!! ❤❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
For better or for worse, Fred always keeping it 💯 real talk, some people just to soft to handle it. Respect!
Freddy T is in his BAG! You hear me? Lol He is an active listener and cultivates some really good questions! 🖤
Rockford stand up! 💪🏾
815 proud!! 🦾🦾🦾🦾 Rockford this for you baby!
He will always be one of the best Raptors. Canada loves you steady Freddy
Steady Freddy is a Top 5 Raptor of all time.
My favorite Freds in one room
Love this man, so Hubble, he loves his kids.
Houston went hard this off season 👏 much credit to them can't wait to see what they do, they may be better than Dallas
Over 200m tied to brooks and Fred but they did good sure 🤣🤣🤣
@@McNetDeck better than they were last szn 😤 and upgraded their coaching, definitely overpaid Brooks tho
These boys really be doing their homework and pumping out some good stuff . The Pivot got this Podcast Stuff on Lock ❤
Yagga Yagga Yow....Steady Freddy will always be Toronto's MVP. Big up yourself Fred, and I wish you all the best in Houston, and will be rooting for you even when you come back to Toronto as a visitor.
I love yall videos & love how constantly yall put out content ‼️ be looking towards em thru out Da week 😎
Y’all should bring Emoni Bates on the show. Dude is young but has a hell of a story already
If he is one of the team leaders, it will be interesting to see how Houston shapes up with the new and old players.
He wasn't last year but hopefully he can change his attitude and make a difference with all those young guys
@@mikebyers1873 He hates young guys, can't stand them, and called them out continually to the press, and then refused to pass them the ball when they made open cuts. Looking forward to it aren't you.
I am a fan of you guys and basketball: One of the best interviews and best of luck to Fred VanVleet in Houston hopes he has a great year.
This interview is WoW GOOD! Excellent job on every level.
I just want to say this is great show fellas. Big up to RC on the Emmy. You are definitely my favorite on ESPN. All you fellas keep hitting us with get interviews.
The pivot is a high quality podcast with a great selection of guests. Good shit
Chan started early today 😂
My Guy FVV fried.🤣 🍃
Yall the goats of this here podcast ish yall boys keep being great.
Toronto loves you Freddy, always steady to us.
Raptors lost a good one, but i knw he will get houston to where they need to be. Another great show guys❤
We didn't lose anything, no way we paying him 43m.
@@AnimeBeefRandoms thank you!
Respect. I never followed Toronto basketball. By this brother is a real one. I’m wishing him continued success. Great show.
I still want Channing’s dad Randy on the show.
He's arrogant as fuck and overvalues himself massively. Wait until this pointguard who thinks he's a shooting guard throws up brick after brick, constantly tries to monopolize the dribble and last shot. Unlike Lowry, Fred will never put himself in the paint to draw a charge--which was crucial for Toronto in close matches. Fred will provide some value, sure, but you will quickly grow frustrated with him and so will his teammates.
Very nice interview. Happy for Fred and im gonna miss him up here Toronto even tho he annoyed the heck out of me this past season.
May God bless the pivot podcast!!!!
FVV nice to meet this down to earth man. Thx for the intro PIVOT! Nothing but net
This was a good episode. Fred is such a humble wise young man. I’m rooting for VanVleet’s Rockets!! ✊🏽
Amazing come up from being undrafted, Fred puts that work in with a no playing games approach and that's how he approaches life! Super awesome and another great one from The Pivot!
THIS IS INSANE... I LOVE IT... KEEP IT UP TEAM PIVOT
Great interview and questions!
Love + Respect FVV 🔥🙏🏼
"Stop bruh..nvm" HOL UP LIMITLESS... banger intro
Best podcast ever! Incredible and inspiring brethren 🤝🏾
Channing is hilarious with the Ooooo
that was dope. we need more fred's in the league.
Another great interview. I look forward to seeing what he does with Houston.
Amazing interview! Going to miss FVV in Toronto. Houston got a great one!
Dope episode. 48 mins flew by.
Another great episode!!! Thank you!!!
As a Rocket fan, I’m glad we have this kind of person in the locker room and on the floor representing.
Another Dope interview pivot!!
Salute FVV, the North will always be grateful for your time here 🫡🇨🇦🏆💰
🔥🔥🔥 episode
Steady Freddy! Rockford Il, in here!!!
Love the show and the direction y’all fellas going
31:30 the way Channing said Huh? Funny as hell 😂
Fred Van Fleet joining the rockets, feels like we're getting a new QB
We don't win a championship without Fred.
I know he gon bring that dog to Houston.
Love the interviews
Getting him and Dillon Brooks is well worth the money. Imagine if we had signed James Harden to the same contract we know he will come back out of shape and not be applied to the game at least with these two guys we know they are going to instill a defensive and competitive mindset to the squad.🙏
Definitely, Fred is a champion and Dillion is a solid player....both will be good for all those younger guys to learn from
Name a time harden got hurt or played like he ain’t care In Houston u mf say anything ok he a champ lol thanks to kawhi 😂😂 lol leave to the raptors and Memphis fans they happy asf these bums gone 😂 y’all paid 130 million to a guy who shoots 39% fg for his career and brooks the transformer lover with green the man humper the rockets new team is about to be 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈😂😂😂
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My 2 favorite Fred’s on one stage ❤❤
Great interview guys
Great interview!
Thank You so much Fred...from Toronto. It was a pleasure watching you grow as a Raptor, basketball player, and person. Your contributions to the 19 championship will always be remembered fondly....4 three points in the 4th quarter of game 6 against GSW was unbelievable. Congrats on the big contract. You deserve it. Good luck in Houston.
Great interview great work!
Hopefully Houston puts together a team that can set him up to succeed. Wish him the best. 🙏🔥🚀
Yooo “you have to realize what your face and teeth look like at the time” 😂😂
Bruh said it's a qoochie 😂😂