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

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