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

What this episode covers

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 conversation New episodes weekly. #BallInTheFamily #FredVanVleet #NBA #HoustonRockets #LonzoBall #LiAngeloBall #BasketballTalk #AthleteMindset Powered 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/BALL 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.