Fred VanVleet's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Fred VanVleet.

Fred VanVleet is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. Known for his undrafted success story, VanVleet rose from a G League player to a key contributor for the Toronto Raptors, playing a vital role in their 2019 NBA Championship run. He is recognized for his point guard skills, including scoring, playmaking, and defensive tenacity. In 2022, he was named an NBA All-Star. In 2023, he signed with the Houston Rockets.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2012: All-State Selection and IHSA Final Four Appearance

In 2012, Fred VanVleet was an All-State first-team selection and helped lead Auburn High School to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) final four.

2013: Led Team to First 31-0 Regular Season

In 2013-2014, Fred VanVleet helped lead the team to the first 31–0 regular season in NCAA Division I men's basketball history.

January 23, 2014: Selected to Oscar Robertson Award Midseason Watchlist

On January 23, 2014, Fred VanVleet was selected to the 23-man Oscar Robertson Award midseason watchlist by the United States Basketball Writers Association.

2014: Named NCAA All-American

In 2014, Fred VanVleet was named as a NCAA Men's Basketball All-American by a variety of media outlets. The Wichita State Shockers also had an undefeated regular season.

2014: Named MVC Player of the Year and All-American

In 2014, as a result of leading the team to the first 31-0 regular season, Fred VanVleet was named to the MVC All-Conference first team, selected as the MVC Men's Basketball Player of the Year, and named as an NCAA Men's Basketball All-American.

2015: Assists per Game Leader

In 2015, Fred VanVleet repeated as the MVC in assists per game (5.23) leader.

2016: Led Team to Victories

In the 2016 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, Fred VanVleet led the team to victories over Vanderbilt and Arizona.

April 2017: Member of Raptors 905 Championship Team

In April 2017, Fred VanVleet was a member of Raptors 905's championship-winning team.

2017: Won Championship with Raptors 905

In 2017, Fred VanVleet was a member of Raptors 905's championship team.

2019: NBA Championship

In 2019, Fred VanVleet played an important defensive role against Stephen Curry during the NBA Finals that saw him utilized in a box-and-one defense. In Game 6 of the NBA Finals, VanVleet scored a playoff career-high 22 points with five three-pointers off the bench in a 114–110 series-clinching victory, thus helping the Raptors win their first NBA championship in franchise history. He came second place in NBA Finals MVP voting to Kawhi Leonard.

April 3, 2022: Broke Raptors record for most 3-pointers in a season

On April 3, 2022, Fred VanVleet broke Kyle Lowry's Raptors record for most 3-pointers in a season (238) while playing against Lowry as he was on the court during the game against the Miami Heat. VanVleet finished the season with 242 in 65 games played.

2022: Named to First NBA All-Star Game

In 2022, Fred VanVleet was named to his first NBA All-Star Game.

April 2, 2023: Career-high and Raptors-record 20 assists

On April 2, 2023, Fred VanVleet recorded a career-high and Raptors-record 20 assists, along with 20 points, five rebounds and three steals in a victory over the Charlotte Hornets.