Fred VanVleet has recently reached an agreement with the Houston Rockets on a significant three-year, $130 million contract.
This deal marks the largest-ever contract for an undrafted player and also serves as the first max contract of this summer. Interestingly, this news has resurfaced a famous tweet from VanVleet in 2016, which has once again gone viral.
The tweet in question was originally posted after VanVleet went undrafted and left his family and friends in shock.
Bet on yourself
— Fred VanVleet (@FredVanVleet) June 24, 2016
Despite this setback, VanVleet remained unfazed and confidently believed that better opportunities were ahead for him. This powerful message of self-belief resonated with both party guests and followers on social media that night. Fast forward four years, and VanVleet has already achieved an NBA Championship with the Toronto Raptors.
This accomplishment led to another significant contract, a four-year, $85 million deal, making him the highest-paid undrafted player in NBA history at the time. By betting on himself, VanVleet has not only achieved success in the past but has now secured another victory with his latest contract.
This serves as an inspiration for young athletes, especially those who faced disappointment in the recent 2023 NBA Draft.
VanVleet’s story demonstrates that the future is still full of opportunities waiting to be seized. Meanwhile, his 2016 tweet continues to gain significance with time, becoming increasingly influential and inspiring, much like a fine wine that improves as it ages.
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