NBA 1 v 1 Tourney? - BITF Ep. 9 w/ Fred VanVleet

On this episode of Ball In The Family, hosts Lonzo Ball, LiAngelo Ball, Anthony Salazar, and Darren Moore sit down with Fred VanVleet of the Houston Rockets for one of the realest conversations yet.

Fred opens up about:

• Battling through injuries and the mental grind of rehab
• Going from “4–6 weeks” to nearly two years out
• Controlling your own narrative in the social media era
• Why players should be thinking equity over salary
• The business side of the NBA & fan influence on the league
• The possibility of a 1-on-1 NBA tournament 👀
• Protecting your brand vs. taking risks
• Music, life after basketball & discovering who you are beyond the game
• Relationship honesty (yes… even about bad gifts 😂)

This episode dives deep into mindset, growth, ownership, and evolving as men on and off the court. When the game slows down, who are you really?

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Time Stamp:

00:36:02 – Thoughts on the NBPA, bubble, and Black Lives Matter discussions

00:37:13 – Life off the court: kids, music, travel, and podcast beginnings

00:39:12 – Growing up with brothers & family influence on basketball

00:42:08 – Fitness & longevity: boxing, jiu-jitsu, and workouts

00:44:22 – Handling temper, therapy, and mental health

00:47:03 – Evolving post-injury: podcast, business, and personal growth

00:50:56 – Reflecting on career, G League, and future opportunities

00:52:10 – Contract decisions: salary vs. playing on a bad team

00:52:34 – Playing style: focus on winning and protecting your brand

00:55:32 – Risk-taking and protecting investments

00:56:01 – Equity over salary & NBA business insights

00:57:24 – One-on-one debate: money vs. bragging rights

00:58:12 – 1-on-1 tournaments, rules, and social media influence

01:02:04 – Relationship advice: honesty & gift-giving

01:05:09 – Alternate careers & acting/horror movie interests

01:09:02 – Creative projects: building, design, and podcast studio

01:09:20 – Closing remarks & episode outro

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