Fredderick Edmund VanVleet Sr. was born on February 25, 1994. He is a professional basketball player who plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA.
Fred Vanvleet attended Auburn High School in Rockford, Illinois. He led his school basketball team to several championships. As a senior year student in 2012, he guided his school to win its first Illinois High School Association (IHSA) final four. After this season, Fred decided to play basketball at the college level for Wichita State.
As a first-year student at college, Fred led his college team to the 2013 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. In this tournament, he competed against many teams including Gonzaga and Ohio State. Fred had an impressive overall performance in these championships.
During his second season in 2014, Fred VanVleet was named to the 23-man Oscar Robertson Award watchlist. This season, Fred was honored by the Associated Press. In this season, he got to play in several teams and this ultimately helped him to boost his skills. During his junior season (2014-15), Fred averaged 13.6 points and 5.2 assists.
As a senior, Fred suffered from a hamstring strain in late October due to which he missed four games of the regular season. Due to injury, He just played for three minutes in a match against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers in November. Fred had a poor performance in the next matches which resulted in many defeats. He returned to the court after recovering from the injury in December. He averaged 13.5 points and 5 assists over two victories.
After this, Fred went on to have a rocking performance in the next matches. He led his college team to the 2016 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. In this tournament, Wichita State defeated the Vanderbilt and Arizona. After this season, Fred entered the 2016 NBA draft but went undrafted. He signed with the Toronto Raptors to play in the 2016 NBA Summer League. Later, this agreement was converted into a multi-year deal.
How Much is Fred VanVleet Net Worth?
Name | Fredderick Edmund VanVleet Sr. |
Net Worth | $75 Million (Approximately) |
Age | 30 Years |
Residence | Rockford, Illinois, United States |
Position | Point Guard |
Marital Status | Engaged |
Source of Wealth | Basketball, Endorsements |
Salary | $40,806,300 (2023/24) |
Endorsements | AND1 |
Endorsement Earnings | N.A. |
As per the latest reports in 2024, Van Vleet’s net worth is around $70 to $75 million. His basketball earnings have a significant contribution to his wealth. In addition to this, he has an endorsement deal with the sneaker brand AND1.
Fred VanVleet Salary
Fred Van Vleet salary is $40,806,300 during the 2023/24 NBA season.
He signed a three-year contract worth $128.5 million with the Houston Rockets in the 2023 off-season. This contract has a team option for the 2025/26 NBA season.
Fred VanVleet Endorsements
Fred currently works as an endorsee for a streetwear sneaker brand AND1. He signed this deal in November 2019. He was spotted wearing ‘AND1 Attack 2.0’ in 2020. This company is looking for new talented players to hire as their brand ambassadors.
However, there is no available information about the earnings of Fred VanVleet from his endorsement deals.
Fred VanVleet Investments
At present, there are no details about the investments made by Fred VanVleet available.
Fred VanVleet Charity Work
In 2021, Fred VanVleet partnered with Penny Appeal Canada for their new project called “Heart of the City”. The main aim of this project was to support poor students in the underprivileged areas of Canada. Firstly, they distributed around 1000 flashy backpacks to students across the Greater Toronto Area. This organization operates in around 45 countries and most of that collection is invested in Canada.
Recently, Fred VanVleet’s Family Foundation donated a cheque of 35K to the Wabongo Leadership Council. This charity was made to take students from historically black colleges and universities on tours.
Fred VanVleet Cars
Along with his basketball career, Fred has a great passion for cars. He has an impressive car collection that includes various luxurious cars. Fred’s garage has cars of all types including sedans, sports, and SUVs. The first car in his garage is Audi A7. It is a sedan car that comes with a V6 engine, capable of producing 335 hp. The Next car in his garage is also from Audi, and it is an Audi Q8. It is a mid-size crossover SUV that has a great comfort level and a rocking performance.
Additionally, Fred has a Land Rover Range Rover, an SUV with off-roading capabilities. This car is powered by a turbocharged inline-six with a 48-volt hybrid system called P400. It produces a power of 395 hp and provides a buttery smooth ride experience. Fred also has a Red Chevy Corvette C8, a performance-oriented car. This car has an ergonomic design for a fast ride.
Moreover, Fred also owns a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. This is a next-level luxurious car with a unique and modern interior. This car has a twin-turbocharged V12 engine which produces around 621 hp.
FAQs
A. Fred was born on February 29, 1994.
A. Fred Van Vleet salary for the 2023/24 NBA season is $40,806,300.
A. As per various online sources, Joe Danforth is Fred’s father.
A. Fred stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches (1.85m).