Rockets point guard and Rockford, IL native Fred VanVleet has been a fan favorite in the NBA for years. Heading into his tenth NBA season, VanVleet was a staple player for the Toronto Raptors for the majority of his career, after being signed out of Wichita State following the 2016 NBA Draft. READ MORE: NBA Player Helps Fund New Rockford Housing DevelopmentGet our free mobile appFred VanVleet's Devastating Injury:Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL during a recent offseason workout in The Bahamas, per The Athletic and multiple other sources. How Good is Fred VanVleet? Read more about Fred VanVleet suffering an ACL tear on ESPN's website.