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 rehabGoing from “4–6 weeks” to nearly two years outControlling your own narrative in the social media eraWhy players should be thinking equity over salaryThe business side of the NBA & fan influence on the leagueThe possibility of a 1-on-1 NBA tournament 👀Protecting your brand vs. taking risksMusic, life after basketball & discovering who you are beyond the gameRelationship 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?If you’re rocking with the movement, make sure to:👍 Like💬 Comment🔔 Subscribe📲 Share with someone who needs this conversationNew episodes weekly.#BallInTheFamily #FredVanVleet #NBA #HoustonRockets #LonzoBall #LiAngeloBall #BasketballTalk #AthleteMindsetPowered by Betr ⚡️New Users get a FREE $10 by using Promo Code "BALL" through the end of November when signing up for the Betr App! Link: https://engagebetr.onelink.me/auSX/BALLTime Stamp:00:36:02 – Thoughts on the NBPA, bubble, and Black Lives Matter discussions00:37:13 – Life off the court: kids, music, travel, and podcast beginnings00:39:12 – Growing up with brothers & family influence on basketball00:42:08 – Fitness & longevity: boxing, jiu-jitsu, and workouts00:44:22 – Handling temper, therapy, and mental health00:47:03 – Evolving post-injury: podcast, business, and personal growth00:50:56 – Reflecting on career, G League, and future opportunities00:52:10 – Contract decisions: salary vs. playing on a bad team00:52:34 – Playing style: focus on winning and protecting your brand00:55:32 – Risk-taking and protecting investments00:56:01 – Equity over salary & NBA business insights00:57:24 – One-on-one debate: money vs. bragging rights00:58:12 – 1-on-1 tournaments, rules, and social media influence01:02:04 – Relationship advice: honesty & gift-giving01:05:09 – Alternate careers & acting/horror movie interests01:09:02 – Creative projects: building, design, and podcast studio01:09:20 – Closing remarks & episode outroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.