2) Fred was signed by the Toronto Raptors as an undrafted free agent in 2016 after a stellar career at Wichita State University. He made a Final Four appearance as a freshman, played a major role on the 2013-14 team that finished the regular season undefeated, and was the Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year as a sophomore and senior.
3) Rockford, Illinois' own VanVleet finished out his third NBA season as an NBA champion as his Toronto Raptors defeated the reigning champion Golden State Warriors in the Finals 4-2. Fred scored 22 points on five three pointers to help the Raptors win their first championship in team history.
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D: What are your favorite fruits and vegetables?
FV: I like asparagus and watermelon. What do you like? (D: I like honeydew and carrots.) I like carrots too.
D's Follow Up: I always pick carrots when they are a choice for me at lunch at school. They are probably my favorite veggie with broccoli. I don't think I like asparagus very much but watermelon is so good. Honeydew is my favorite fruit though.
FV: Kobe (Bryant)
J's Follow Up: Kobe is in my top five players of all time. I love Kobe but I have Michael Jordan as my number one and Lebron James is my second favorite. Kobe is awesome though it's one of my favorite jerseys I have.
Fred VanVleet recently hosted his basketball camp in Rockford, IL on July 13th and 14th and Jordan was excited to meet Fred and learn from the NBA world champion. I grew up just minutes away from Rockford in Machesney Park, IL and I have loved following Fred's career from Auburn High School, to Wichita State University and now in Toronto on his quest to becoming a world champion. The whole family was excited to come in to spend the weekend in RockFred and see the big impact he is having on his community.
Camp took place at the UW Sports Factory and the place was filled with FVV logos, larger than life banners with Fred holding the Larry O' Brien trophy, and hundreds of young athletes excited to learn from Fred and his coaches. Fred even requested the trophy be present at his camp and everyone in attendance had the opportunity to pose with it. Jordan had a good time and we loved being a part of the experience with him. It was a tremendous weekend for the family and we wish Fred well next season and we plan on being back for the Fan Fest and Camp. Congrats to Fred for everything that continues to come his way! #BetOnYourself #RockFred #FredVanVleet #RockfordsOwn
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