DOG • Fred VanVleet

FRED VANVLEET (HOU)

**#23•F. VANVLEET**

***PG • 6’0, 195 lbs; 9th year, Wichita State***

TOP DOG

NBA ROLE: VERSATILE, TWO-WAY PG

An undrafted guard outta Wichita State, Fred VanVleet is a clutch, tough-willed shot-maker w/ great ability on both ends; low-key Top DOG: FVV’s very competitive, determined to make things happen offensively – VanVleet scores via pull-up treys and DEEP stepback 3s, floaters & layups, can get by his man and finish tough buckets (great w/ off-hand); uses low handle to create space, turn corners & attack the paint: FVV sets up open bigs & shooters at lead guard; very strong, though undersized defensively – digs in & pressures guards, won’t give up on a play; breakout star of 2019 NBA Finals – FVV proved himself on biggest stage en route to his first NBA title; graduated to All-Star status in 2022 – VanVleet's an ideal fit for multiple guard sets, has earned go-to status; undrafted great – FVV’s personal investment paid off!; signed w/ Rockets (2023): Houston’s star point guard is looking to bring the most out of the team’s young threats* & win at a high level in 2025

*nice synergy w/ Sengun, Smith Jr., and Green