The crew welcomes Rockford’s finest, Fred VanVleet, for an inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, and winning. Fred opens up about losing his father at a young age and how that shaped his drive to succeed. He reflects on being recruited to Wichita State, building a relentless work ethic, and earning his opportunity in Toronto. Fred shares stories from fighting for his career, the Raptors’ rise, the DeMar DeRozan trade, and winning a championship. He discusses his relationship with Masai Ujiri, leaving Toronto, mentoring Houston’s young talent, giving back to the community, becoming NBPA President, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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