Fred VanVleet

I hate wearing mouthpieces.

— Fred VanVleet

Bet on yourself' is just something that describes my life and my experiences.

— Fred VanVleet

Academia hasn't traditionally been an inclusive place for many of us, and so it's important to make space specifically for people who…

— Fred VanVleet

At the end of the day, when the playoffs come and we do what we're supposed to do, we'll get all the…

— Fred VanVleet

It helps build chemistry when you can relate to people.

— Fred VanVleet

That's the best part about the NBA, seeing guys get that first crack or that first big performance and you hope that…

— Fred VanVleet

With the 3-point shot being where it is, I'm not sure my career would look the same if I wasn't allowed to…

— Fred VanVleet

I wasn't going to wait around and be someone's second or third option. I was the first option at Wichita State.

— Fred VanVleet

Me being a focal point of the team's scouting report, I'm not surprising people anymore. Unless they're just stupid and don't do…

— Fred VanVleet

I got to find ways to get better so at least I can say I've done everything that I possibly could.

— Fred VanVleet

There's a lot of runs in a game and different things throughout the season and you've got to be able to just…

— Fred VanVleet

I don't always love everything that comes with it, but I really love the game.

— Fred VanVleet

You've got to be able to be happy for other people before other people can be happy for you.

— Fred VanVleet

I want to win all the awards. I want to be All-Defensive Those are all goals that I have.

— Fred VanVleet

Once you get a substantial amount of money, I don't feel like it changes you.

— Fred VanVleet

My high school coach is an African American studies teacher, so I respect his perspective as an older white guy who has…

— Fred VanVleet

Winning comes first.

— Fred VanVleet

I think this is what the system is designed for is to protect white people, young white people, especially young white men.…

— Fred VanVleet

I'm not the type to go back on my word.

— Fred VanVleet

Some people joked that I was 'The Chosen One.' But I never acted like I was bigger than anybody. I showed love…

— Fred VanVleet

I think I just earned the coaches' respect. That's not to say by any stretch that I'm dictating any game plans or…

— Fred VanVleet

My hands are pretty sore after each game.

— Fred VanVleet

Every time I think I got a big steal game I go to the locker room and they give me three, four…

— Fred VanVleet

I just try to work hard, be humble, go out there, lay it on the line every night for the team and,…

— Fred VanVleet

I'm not as serious as everyone thinks.

— Fred VanVleet