The Fred VanVleet Story | Open Gym: Origins presented by Bell

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  • Fred VanVleet doesn’t take this life for granted. In this special extended episode, Open Gym relives the moments that have made VanVleet a favourite to Toronto Raptor fans everywhere, including fulfilling his dream to play in the NBA despite not getting drafted, becoming a G League champion, re-signing with the big club, becoming a father, and then finally, providing a pivotal role in the the team’s first NBA championship.

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  • @kiidampuller97
    @kiidampuller97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +299

    Fred’s career is sorta like his beard game....at first it was struggling tryna fit in, but now it’s flourishing and one of the best young talents in the league

    • @ajithansivakumaran3630
      @ajithansivakumaran3630 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Bro i grew my beard after seeing this man's beard lmao.

    • @macklane4127
      @macklane4127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amazing!

    • @A-small-amount-of-peas
      @A-small-amount-of-peas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And the great thing about both is their far from over. Who knows how many championships and beard styles we'll have before the end?

  • @nhtathinfbntb2746
    @nhtathinfbntb2746 4 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    watching young freddy talk about not getting drafted but knowing he a champ now feels good

  • @richard8409
    @richard8409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    only took two years to go from g-leauge champ to NBA CHAMPION

  • @Thomas-de6og
    @Thomas-de6og 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    My favourite player. There’s nobody with more heart than Fred

  • @shadmanmahbub8533
    @shadmanmahbub8533 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Started from the bottom, now he's here

    • @lilkrishbeats4526
      @lilkrishbeats4526 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought that in my head right when I seen the video

    • @chiefnojo2783
      @chiefnojo2783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lilkrishbeats4526 its the same vid from before, just extended.

    • @marquissweeney9542
      @marquissweeney9542 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      YESSIR

  • @nicholaskluzak7211
    @nicholaskluzak7211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Knowing Fred personally, this story really shows what he went through and how he overcame the obstacles. He always put hi heart on the court watching him play basketball against my brother. I knew he was going to be great. #BOY

  • @marcoardon777
    @marcoardon777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Me and my family are from Venezuela-newcomers to Canadá . Last weekend we went to our first ever Toronto Raptors open practice game in London ON. My daughter and son were mesmerized . My almost two years old boy is obsessed with basketball and now obsessed with the Raptors. Hope whenever he reads this when he grows up. I believe he has a gift for basketball and music. We’re proud of him. Thanks for inspiring us

    • @ejl1982-1
      @ejl1982-1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome to the tribe brother! Raptors forever!

  • @myunclesfav7078
    @myunclesfav7078 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Freddy Gonna be a all star soon I guarntee

    • @-AEDOS-
      @-AEDOS- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Next season him an siakam are gonna be a major problem. They gonna be Tim Duncan and Tony Parker in the east and Fred has better defense.

    • @myunclesfav7078
      @myunclesfav7078 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      NBA_ _Legends your damn right Freddy is the most underrated player in the nba

    • @-AEDOS-
      @-AEDOS- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@myunclesfav7078 I like the profile pick btw😂🤣

    • @aaliyahyusuf2917
      @aaliyahyusuf2917 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Always Nate he almost was this March. I don’t remember who beat him with the votes but he was pretty close

    • @Htiy
      @Htiy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He just needs to learn to score at the basket and he’ll be an all star easily. It’ll bring his efg above Lowry and Kemba and he shoots volume 3’s from deep at an elite rate, great defender in the system, makes clutch plays

  • @Jayw-mg6hp
    @Jayw-mg6hp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Really hope Toronto locks him up for 4 years. We need him to take the reins from Kyle when he slows down.

    • @chiefnojo2783
      @chiefnojo2783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, i agree

    • @cartersmith8253
      @cartersmith8253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This aged well

    • @A-small-amount-of-peas
      @A-small-amount-of-peas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's why I love the fact that they've had this time together as it has only benefited Fred to be around a player who plays as hard as he does

    • @marquissweeney9542
      @marquissweeney9542 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cartersmith8253 very well

  • @ChaceMountains
    @ChaceMountains 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Here right after I saw he just landed a 4-year, $85million contract. Most for an undrafted player in the history of the NBA...Keep working...your spot is reserved..whatever it is you do....your time is coming!!

  • @cashmoney22ent
    @cashmoney22ent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    him getting his first all star selection made me watch this. that man works hard as fuck for everything and doesn’t take it for granted, such an inspiration

  • @nwananka
    @nwananka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Will never get tired of watching Fred's story

  • @DSMITH3097
    @DSMITH3097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    815!!!! Rockford loves you Fred!

  • @philipwong6650
    @philipwong6650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The career that Fred began with in the NBA has always been inspirational. The judgement by other people should not affect how your career will pan out. Of course, all players need that one opportunity to get start with. Glad that Toronto picked Fred up and believed in him and more importantly he believed in himself. With his grid-it-out demeanor and attitude, Fred will soon be a recognized All-Star over the top picks in his draft class.

  • @WindUPSB
    @WindUPSB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    HE STAYS

  • @jesserdk
    @jesserdk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    hope you come back to the raps!!

  • @Z_rjm
    @Z_rjm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Fredricooooooo

  • @anitamesrub5655
    @anitamesrub5655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Whoever makes these open gym videos needs a major raise

  • @Portland2Fresh
    @Portland2Fresh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Y’all have a bunch of dogs on ur team, huge fan of pascal and steady freddy. You guys have arguably the best development team in the league.

  • @davidharper4364
    @davidharper4364 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Congrats to all of Freds family......you raised him well..a very special hello to Joe, Freds father keeping the piece in Rockford .....
    From David the painter

  • @beervlog99
    @beervlog99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    FVV 3 three pointers in the fourth quarter of NBA Finals game 6, cementing the chip for the 6. Legend player and Toronto will love you for life.

  • @A-small-amount-of-peas
    @A-small-amount-of-peas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the fact that Fred earned a pretty big contract.... and now his play has gone up another level. Such an engine on this guy and still hasn't reached his ceiling

  • @johnnyboi1502
    @johnnyboi1502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Steady Freddy will always be a goat in my opinion

  • @resanor6463
    @resanor6463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I saw this I realized that I have a lot a common with Fred's mindset. Appreciate the process of getting better. Appreciate the adversity of the game of basketball. I love Fred's philosophy on life and basketball.

  • @Fizzy.
    @Fizzy. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Can we have one for DeMar? That would be so cool if you guys could pull it off!!

    • @qp7888
      @qp7888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fizzy nah you gotta have a ring for one of these

    • @jppayton8678
      @jppayton8678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Time to move on man... It’s a business

    • @michaelwywiorski2008
      @michaelwywiorski2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@qp7888 oof that hurt lol

  • @dominicdo2719
    @dominicdo2719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    38mins of Steady Freddy from Open Gym?? I need this injected into my veins right now!!

  • @jessejamesainger3263
    @jessejamesainger3263 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    15:22 The tiny burst of confetti for the D-league champions made me laugh way more than it should have.

    • @MuckNoya
      @MuckNoya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣🤣

  • @melissapasia4206
    @melissapasia4206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Freddy’s basketball IQ off the charts! Winning DNA is his blood! Love his motto Bet on yourself! Lucky to have him as a member of the Toronto Raptors! Now go and get that 2nd chip (and dip!!!)

  • @bahgitigray8307
    @bahgitigray8307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Open GYM......Fred V. keep shine my brother

  • @crixy..
    @crixy.. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Future PG of the Raps! He winnin at least 2 more here.

    • @chaggett9703
      @chaggett9703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When Kyle gets old Fred’s gonna be starting in an instant

  • @iamLODD
    @iamLODD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This production quality is INSANE.

  • @willdoherty2849
    @willdoherty2849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    freddy live in north york? looked like it, give this man canadian citizenship

  • @KS-wb7ym
    @KS-wb7ym 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No over dribbling, basic moves, all fundamentals, elite shooter, passes the ball, plays with hustle, and plays defense. Raptors should build the team around this guy...

  • @nr7920
    @nr7920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a humble dude and so deserving of this opportunity!

  • @ComboBreakerHD
    @ComboBreakerHD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    All these origin stories.. Fred.. Skills.. TD... I've watched them on repeat so many times I'm going to be a Raps trivia god

  • @YNGDYE
    @YNGDYE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    He’s getting signed

  • @joannadass_
    @joannadass_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This man is the definition of heart and hustle! I'm going to cry myself a river if we ever trade him!

  • @jamesanthony8991
    @jamesanthony8991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This dude is genuine af...Love him!

  • @hershel2904
    @hershel2904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's been amazing to see his journey. I can still remeber when he took my old high school down state with a team that had no one over 6'0 . His journey is only starting

  • @saadsyed7531
    @saadsyed7531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Steady Freddy! Steadying the team with his calm demeanor since Day 1

  • @JD-kp3kt
    @JD-kp3kt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely love these open gyms and the insight y'all provide.

  • @jornvallis8051
    @jornvallis8051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Freddy's probably my second favorite player behind Pascal. Guys got a killer 3 ball, great agility and ball handling skills. He's just a really good PG. Likeable guy too.

  • @SumayyahA99
    @SumayyahA99 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Four years later, an NBA Championship and highest paid undrafted player in NBA history - Congrats! 😀

  • @FilipeBrasAlmeida
    @FilipeBrasAlmeida 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fred VanVleet. NBA Champion. Future floor general for the Raptors, as they establish their dynasty.

  • @beefy6332
    @beefy6332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love from rockford! Such an inspiration

  • @keeshandave8603
    @keeshandave8603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    He's called steady freddy

  • @spproductionsnba
    @spproductionsnba 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This ones about to blow up

  • @vietyunit1989
    @vietyunit1989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My spirit animal 🔥

  • @Steven-wq8tx
    @Steven-wq8tx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bless open gym for covering this team

  • @wethenorth7849
    @wethenorth7849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Pay the man whatever he wants. Gotta keep him hard to find starting PGs in the NBA that can shoot and play d

    • @nhtathinfbntb2746
      @nhtathinfbntb2746 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      when masai and bobby deciding whether or not we pay him they just need to watch this vid

    • @thegagz
      @thegagz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’m sure they’ll pay him but it’ll be tough to match when a team like the bulls offers him a max contract. We need cap space to potentially sign Giannis and I hope Fred would take a pay cut so we can make a big splash in free agency. Knowing Fred tho, he might go chase that bag.

    • @wethenorth7849
      @wethenorth7849 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      thegagz hes an unrestricted free agent. He’ll definitely get his big bag offer elsewhere so Raps cant low ball him.

  • @jmiller903
    @jmiller903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    29:07 fred's daughter trying to grab the mic like she did that time during his postgame interview haha
    all the other teams in the draft should be embarrassed for not wanting fred. especially the ones that actually needed a point guard. just shows the rest of the league values potential, talent and athleticism too damn much. if you followed fred's college career and didnt think he was an nba player you were flat out wrong. he was one of, if not the best leader in the draft. He was a winner, great at running a team, did whatever it took to win, and none of his skills were broken. easy to believe in to get better

  • @mattcowie2537
    @mattcowie2537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    class individual. great father! great guy. love ya freddy!

  • @thecyclingcouple4438
    @thecyclingcouple4438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its actually good that he didnt get drafted, otherwise he wouldnt be with our Raptors and be a champ in 3 years. Way to go Fred. We always like you as a great player thats why I have all your bobbleheads. Stay humble and dont forget our great home city of Toronto. We love you FVV!

  • @nhtathinfbntb2746
    @nhtathinfbntb2746 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    will need 5 more of these before he is done playing !!!!!!!!!!!

  • @MarcelLui1
    @MarcelLui1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    u know hes a raptor when he calls the city torunno

  • @Steven-wq8tx
    @Steven-wq8tx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    36:46 iconic

  • @daynejohnson3624
    @daynejohnson3624 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rocking his Jersey while watching this 💪

  • @dsalcida4959
    @dsalcida4959 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So underrated..... Killing it

  • @itsLeoAngelol
    @itsLeoAngelol 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    9:51 The reason why Masai will pay FVV max money.

  • @livevideos2677
    @livevideos2677 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Freddie!!!! Love this man! ❤️

  • @Stilez
    @Stilez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Our future GOAT PG 🐐

  • @bigdaddyc7266
    @bigdaddyc7266 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you are prepared and willing to put in hard work whatever you want is attainable. I would love for him to be on the NY Knicks

  • @pazmanian155
    @pazmanian155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    9:50 FREDERICOOO!!!

  • @VergelAbelong88888
    @VergelAbelong88888 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    His a nice guy and a great player! Silent but dangerous inside the court! Idol☝️🏀 Vergel Abelong from Philippines Shout out... God bless

  • @samabbamin982
    @samabbamin982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m weak how everyone spraying champagne + yelling and he holding the bottle from the neck just sippin it

  • @bluefinchj9589
    @bluefinchj9589 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Fred big fan without you we wouldn't have one the championship

  • @louissehighlights6783
    @louissehighlights6783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    9:50 Steady Freddy has swag. Lol

  • @Coltshc
    @Coltshc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr. Fred Champion 54 Van Vleet Sr!!

  • @volgg
    @volgg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We gotta vote him in for All star next season!!!

  • @rudedude4410
    @rudedude4410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Freddy's story is so inspirational man #Underdog 🎲

  • @Cash3600
    @Cash3600 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fred it was cool meeting you at the boxing gym in Rockford .

  • @sketchgamer6147
    @sketchgamer6147 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Proof that you should never give up. We can all learn from Steady Freddie.

  • @yumitokushige8486
    @yumitokushige8486 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me too. He's my fav player. But this video can't stop making me wonder if he's going to somewhere soon.

  • @seun_bangs
    @seun_bangs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s story time 👏🏽✊💯 what’s up open gym!

  • @ethereal.airbrush
    @ethereal.airbrush 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big Raptor fan and Fred is my favorite player. He's not afraid of shit, can always trust him to take a big shot.

  • @jackson5781
    @jackson5781 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seen him at Wichita State. Tried to recruit him to Emporia State a D2 school. So glad he made the right decision especially after I seen how he played at WSU. Let alone after that I thought he would be something

  • @BumooJKim
    @BumooJKim 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Undrafted to key role player thanks to a new coach to NBA champion, can’t get better than that! 👌🏻

  • @ebenezeradjei6587
    @ebenezeradjei6587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    a lot of players on toronto seem to have had a much deeper road to success in my eyes,

  • @jennyly2895
    @jennyly2895 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    look at freddy man, so inspirational

  • @kavencci
    @kavencci 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    🐐

  • @MLSESportDevelopment
    @MLSESportDevelopment 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fred Van 3t!!

  • @cxrlitosway
    @cxrlitosway 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    give this man the extension ASAP

  • @Doczilah
    @Doczilah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FREDDY ALL STAR

  • @bukzmontana6303
    @bukzmontana6303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fred is an example of a rose the grew from concrete.

  • @dreambiggmedia
    @dreambiggmedia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Give me a player like FVV anyday the man got heart and ain’t scared of anybody

  • @murrayfamily1942
    @murrayfamily1942 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fred was born to be a raptor

  • @btobsslowblueocean3121
    @btobsslowblueocean3121 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just love this guy!

  • @blackbeanburger3357
    @blackbeanburger3357 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    such a quality human being... please extend his contract

  • @BushrasFoodDelight
    @BushrasFoodDelight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    🔥

  • @oedw765
    @oedw765 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We could definitely run it back next year 😤

  • @shakeraljouuda7965
    @shakeraljouuda7965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who’s here after Freddy dropped 54 points 🔥🔥

  • @northernreflections4653
    @northernreflections4653 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hard to not to cheer for Steady Freddy! I hope he stays with the Raptors.

  • @angelg5300
    @angelg5300 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WHOS HERE AFTER FRED MADE THE ALL STAR GAME ⭐️🎲

  • @ComboBreakerHD
    @ComboBreakerHD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    14:18 HOL UP Bruno draining 3s from 6ft outside

  • @iamLODD
    @iamLODD 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are so cool

  • @290_DEE
    @290_DEE 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I moved from Chicago to Rockford in 2009. I was a sophomore at aurburn high school we had African American history together.

  • @bboxxstance
    @bboxxstance 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't believe this happened down the street from me lol.

  • @leilak409
    @leilak409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Freddy probably counting down the days to reunite with his barber.

  • @jrmartinez3830
    @jrmartinez3830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sad thing about Rockford is that not a lot of ppl take pride in the community...

  • @rnajestic608
    @rnajestic608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    815 lets go