Fredderick Edmund VanVleet Sr., an American professional basketball player who plays as a point guard for the Houston Rockets in the NBA as of December 2025. VanVleet was born on February 25, 1994, in Rockford, Illinois, United States. His going undrafted in 2016 caused him to sign with the Raptors. Initially, playing with the Raptors’ G-League affiliate, VanVleet rose through the ranks and now plays as a full-fledged starter on the Toronto Raptors team.
VanVleet was named to the All-Defensive 2nd team in the 2021 season. He scored 54 points in a single game in the 2021 playoffs, breaking the franchise and NBA record for the most points scored by an undrafted player in a single game in the playoffs. In July 2023, VanVleet signed with the Houston Rockets, and in his second season with the Rockets (2024-25), VanVleet led the team to its first playoff appearance in five seasons.
Who are Fred VanVleet's Parents?
Fred VanVleet was born on February 25, 1994, in Illinois to Fred Manning and Susan VanVleet.
Fred VanVleet's Father
Fred Manning was killed in 1999, leaving VanVleet without a father at the age of five. VanVleet’s stepdad is Joe Danforth. Joe Danforth worked with the police department.
Fred VanVleet's Mother
Susan VanVleet is the mother of Fred VanVleet.
What is the nationality of Fred Van Vleet's parents?
Fred Van Vleet's parents are American citizens.
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FAQs on Fred VanVleet
A. Fred VanVleet’s father, Fred Manning, was shot and killed while being involved in a drug deal in 1999 when VanVleet was 5 years old. VanVleet found a father in Joe Danforth, his step-father, who trained him to be the best version of himself and strive to be great.
A. VanVleet broke the single-game franchise record for assists and points after having dished out 20 assists in one game. The point guard’s 20-20 game was only the 4th in Raptors' history and the only one combining points and assists. All other 20-20 games were a combination of points and rebounds.
A. Fred VanVleet has played for the Toronto Raptors till June 2023 and as of April 2025 plays for the Houston Rockets.
A. Fred VanVleet is 6 feet tall.
