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VanVleet shares emotional experience following ACL tear diagnosis

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:28 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

VanVleet shares emotional experience following ACL tear diagnosis
Summary

Fred VanVleet described his intense reaction to his ACL tear diagnosis, revealing he spent three days convinced he had not suffered the injury. Despite medical confirmation, he showed up early to the gym for a workout, even sleeping at the facility the night before his doctor's appointment. His emotional turmoil was evident as he grappled with the reality of his situation.

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  • •VanVleet believed he did not tear his ACL for three days.
  • •He showed up at the gym at 2 a.m. before his doctor's appointment.
  • •VanVleet expressed significant emotional distress during this time.
  • •The incident reflects the challenges athletes face when injured.
  • •Recovery timeline will influence VanVleet's role with the Rockets.
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  • 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — VanVleet said he had so thoroughly convinced himself …
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