Our guest this week is one of our favorite players in The NBA, Fred VanVleet of The Toronto Raptors. This is one of the best basketball conversations we’ve ever had on the show and we’re excited to share the full thing tomorrow morning. In this particular clip, FVV addresses the elephant in the room… why The Raptors look so off.
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Goat of Rockford Illinois 💯
Aside from Curry who is obviously in his own category , Fred is best triple threat guard I’ve seen since Steve Nash . There are similarities in their game , based on astute fundamentals
I see a raptor interview, i subscribe. I'm a simple man. MORE TORONTO RAPTOR INTERVIEWS ON THE PODCAST PLEASE JJ & Tommy!!
Raps still have time to turn this around. The east is bunched up right now. It’s up to the boys to look at each other man to man and just ball out! Whatever was said or done in the past is the past.. once you put that uniform on you are representing the Toronto Raptors. Put that expectation into game!
can you guys stop baiting us we’re waiting on a full episode!
Vleet impressed me so much I wanted his jersey before the Raptors even had one for him 😭 my girlfriend at the time was gonna get me one for my birthday but she couldn’t find it I told her if she was gonna do one it would’ve had to be a custom 😂😂😂. Love his story man real hooper fr too!
This dude is full of himself.
"39th minute of the night" that was very strategic.
Bet on yourself, always
He didn’t even mention his current clear injuries so he can get a new contract. Literally gaslighting you guys. Blaming his league worst fg% on “role” which is essentially the same. Throwing teammates under the bus. And the comments saying this guys real. What a manipulator. Incredible speaker
Rip the vibes
what's happening is, they simply have an average team
Absolutely love Freddy although I fear his days in T.O. may soon be numbered…
Was this after the game vs the bucks?
Fred a cool dude
I started liking FVV’s game and personality from the clips of OpenGym series and it’s amazing how much growth he has had with us.
With that being said, I would trade FVV because it seems he’s due for a scenery change and raptors can fully commit to running a bigger / vision 6’9” lineup – to say his “shooting is down” is an understatement – he still did a lot of things (playing bigger than his size, being laterally quick on the defensive end, having strong hands, being a floor general) that he just simply can’t/doesn’t do for whatever reason and more importantly, the team looks hella uninspired.
Best to get him to a situation where he can reignite to his old self and raptors can retool
Fres you are a good player but truth be told you were never a star pg they just made you an all star for publicity and marketing for the raptor like honestly you are a solid player like lets say jaylen brunson like thats you’re limit and you are never actually an all star player like you really dont have any specialty thats make you a dominant force which almost all all star player does…….fred is a just a solid player thats it
Trade that bum. He's a fraud and no one in Toronto wants him on the team. HE'S A BUM WHOS LOOKING FOR HIS LAST FREE MEAL BEFORE THE LEAGUE FIGURES OUT HES A FRAUD.
Raptors were lucky last year, KD was injured, Cavs didn't have mitchell. No more excuses, the team isn't that good with FVV as the lead guard. Best case scenario they're a 8th seed.
Note how he talks about his shooting first, not his passing. So he’s a shooting guard with a bad shot.
Jj stop belittling yourself! You had great nba seasons. Did way more than just shoot!! Super underrated defender and could cut well. Lots of solid parts to your game. Quit the slander! lol
JJ , please never stop these podcasts.
Love his mentallity i'm sure he will find his rythm back
Got to protect the brand, eh Freddy?👌
How do you demand a greater on-ball role when you're one of the worst shooters in the league?
Nets and Kings fan. Lots of respect for this guy. 👍
Trade this dude…clown
VanVleet confirmed to the Timberwolves along side with Anthony Edwards.
I could be hated on, but when Kawhi entered Toronto, everyone played high standards. The moment he left, everyone went back to as "I got a ring, so now I don't have to try twice as hard". Don't know if K.L. had the same feeling but seems like they need someone huge to bring up the standards
salty
Someone needs to make a video comparing players on a contract year vs after they get paid. I've noticed a night and day difference between guys like Fred, Randle, etc etc
Okay but why doesnt Fred follow Scottie on IG vice versa when they both all follow their teammates except each other?
He's a really dope role player that gives his all on D – he's the PERFECT 6th man
Masai gave him a shot because he did earn it, but he ain't the solution for the Raptors, his time here should be over and he could benefit from a fresh start. He plays way too much hero ball.
Great interview! Fred is so real!
Its time to have another baby
Fred has a FG% 39 3P% 37 in the playoffs he is not as good as he thinks he is. He is a ball hog a horrible leader who throws his rookies under the bus. And only thinks about himself, whichever GM gives man a max is lying to himself. Get this man off the Raptors, they play 10x better when he is not playing.
Raptors' losses are due to the team's performance & not fully on Fred. The whole team is not playing to expectations.
FVV has really grown as a person, you can see it
You are overpaid. You’re too small and can easily be locked down. No contender needs you.
fred is finally filing kyle's shoes and it might take a while. this team is still young and learning
I could be wrong but it feels like there are multiple personal things going on and they’re dragging down the locker room.
Fred is clearly frustrated with the roster makeup with all the length and no space and on top of that they're playing him a ton of minutes while he's dealing with injuries
No disrespect or discredit too any of these players you guys have been getting but we need Steven adams back
Fred just comes across so arrogant. Fred: I play with swagger and can give you 30 every night. 😂😂😂 Ya.. Attitude PROBLEM!!