Fred VanVleet Breaks Silence After Successful Surgery Amid NBA Legend’s Harsh Verdict

The Houston Rockets’ offseason took an unfortunate turn when Fred VanVleet suffered an ACL injury during a team minicamp organized by him. While such a setback would rattle most players, VanVleet has approached it with confidence, showing fans and teammates that his determination is keeping him going. Even in recovery, the veteran guard is showing his championship mindset with his latest post.

Recently, on X, VanVleet shared a video of him reading fan comments on the way to his surgery, and recording from the hospital, said, “We gon get that Houston ring,” following which he was seen walking on crutches. The clip captured his refusal to let an injury decide the team’s season, giving the Rockets locker-room a dose of optimism during a challenging start.

Last season, VanVleet averaged 14.1 points and 5.6 assists, serving as the veteran floor general for a surging team filled with young talent, providing stability and late-game shot creation. Now, without his steady production, the Rockets lack a reliable playmaker in the backcourt, but his own reaction shows a sense of control and the grit to come back stronger, reframing the narrative around his resilience.

Bout to knock this lil shit out, shake right back pic.twitter.com/eYxk6APu6q

— Fred VanVleet (@FredVanVleet) September 26, 2025

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