The VanVleet File
- One NBA championship, 2019
- One NBA All-Star selection, 2022
- One NBA D-League championship, 2017
- Three First-team All-MVC selections, 2014-2016
VanVleet's Secret Weapon
Fred VanVleet became a Canadian icon as he dazzled during the Toronto Raptors 2019 championship run. He has someone to thank, even if they didn't exactly make his life any easier.
VanVleet, for whatever reason, exploded after the birth of his child, Fred Jr. His ascension would be key to bringing an NBA championship north of the border.
"I'm not giving him no credit," he jokingly said. Some suggested VanVleet's improvements came as a result of a more relaxed demeanor. Others felt the birth of a child is the perfect motivation to overcome adversity. It's called setting an example, right?
VanVleet would later be asked what the formula was for his playoff performance.
"Zero sleep, have a lot of babies, and go out there and let loose."
Research is yet to confirm nor deny his theories, but for one man, they worked. For one country, that was more than enough.