Fred VanVleet, probably the most coveted gamers in free company this 12 months, is remaining a Toronto Raptor.
A supply near the staff confirmed a report on Saturday that the Raptors had re-signed the 26-year-old to a four-year, $85-million US deal, preserving among the finest backcourts within the league intact.
“Mr. Wager On Your self” went undrafted in 2016 and so signed with Toronto for summer time league. He went from being a standout with Toronto’s G League affiliate Raptors 905 to being a key cog in Toronto’s thrilling 2019 championship run.
The picture of VanVleet mendacity on the ground in Toronto’s Sport 4 win of the Finals at Golden State, his entrance tooth chipped and blood working down his cheek, will likely be probably the most memorable of the thrilling run.
Final season, he began alongside Kyle Lowry and averaged 17.6 factors and 6.6 assists whereas taking pictures 39 per cent from three on almost seven makes an attempt a sport.
Prime low season activity full
He is a workhorse on defence, main the NBA in deflections. He was fourth in steals.
VanVleet had Raptors followers sweating when he not too long ago stated on the J.J. Redick podcast: “I’ve by no means stated it publicly, however I am not shy about that, I am attempting to receives a commission man. I’ve gained a championship, now it is time to money out. I simply need to really feel my worth reciprocated on the opposite aspect.”
The Raptors had repeatedly stated securing VanVleet was their largest low season activity, they usually’d been quietly assured they’d achieve success.
Toronto will begin its season, which ideas off on Dec. 22, south of the border, enjoying video games in Tampa, Fla. because of COVID-19 border restrictions.
Coaching camps open Dec. 1.
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