By being recruited by the Rockets for 130 million over three years, Fred VanVleet became the player not selected in the highest paid Draft in history. A model of success that proves that the path to success in the NBA does not depend on a call by Adam Silver at the end of June.
He was already the holder of this prestigious record, with his previous contract in Toronto. Fred VanVleet pushes the maximum salary for an undrafted player in league history one step further. A great way to tell everyone that starting your career as an illustrious stranger does not prevent a 2K scenario from happening.
Free agent G Fred VanVleet has agreed on a three-year, $130 million contract with the Houston Rockets, @KlutchSports CEO Rich Paul and agent Erika Ruiz tell ESPN. Rockets land ex-Raptors All-Star in his prime at 29 years old. pic.twitter.com/B6WwPmLYq1
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023
Yes, because this success, he owes it only to himself. We are not going to write his biography, but the player entered the Big League through the back door, thanks to a selection in the Summer League. He joined the Raptors following this conclusive test, passing through the G League box. It is after two seasons that he will finally explode, and be one of the important pieces of the 2019 NBA title for the Dinos. The departure of Kawhi Leonard will leave him with more responsibilities, and he signs an 85 million contract over 4 years in 2020, becoming the highest paid undrafted in history.
Bet on yourself
— Fred VanVleet (@FredVanVleet) June 24, 2016
These last seasons have not been those of a new collective success, but he has confirmed that he is one of the best leaders in the league. Enough to allow him to claim a new huge mesh, evidenced by the 130 million he will touch in 3 years in Houston. And above all, the message is beautiful: anyone, even if he does not enter the NBA by the royal route, can succeed. We are of course thinking of Max Strus and his 63 million in Cleveland. A signal sent to all those who hoped for a selection this year, but who were disappointed when they left the Barclays Center. As Fred himself would say, Bet on yourself. Bet on yourself.
2023-07-02 18:28:00
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