The Raptors had a bad 2020-21 season. They finished 27-45 and missed the playoffs — and it definitely felt at times like they’d rather have not been playing, such was the scene in Tampa as it became a year-long drudge away from home. The year for Fred VanVleet was not that much different from this general mood. Despite continuing to grow his game and role with the Raptors, VanVleet had a bit of a tough year too, spending most of the second half of the season dealing with various health issues — including recovery from COVID-19.
Let’s take a look back at what VanVleet was still able to achieve in 2020-21, despite everything else happening around that cursed season.