"Unfortunately for the Houston Rockets and their passionate fans, they're probably going to be without former Raptors standout and current veteran point guard Fred VanVleet for the whole 2025-26 season. He tore his ACL during offseason training, which is a tough blow considering the season start is just around the corner. Now, I think in the grand scheme of sports injuries, when you hear "sprained" or "bruised," maybe there's a little more of a silver lining."
"Since VanVleet's injury is an ACL tear, basketball fans will probably immediately think of Derrick Rose and the devastating impact that 2012 ACL tear had on his career. Rose was never quite the same after that injury, and it's a reference that naturally comes up whenever someone mentions an ACL injury in the sport. Torn ACLs really suck, plain and simple."
Fred VanVleet suffered an ACL tear during offseason training and is expected to miss the entire 2025–26 season. ACL tears are serious injuries that often evoke memories of Derrick Rose's 2012 tear and its lasting impact. Derrick Rose lost some of his elite athleticism after his injury but still managed a long NBA career. VanVleet's game relies more on defense, hustle, playmaking, and shooting rather than elite explosiveness. Those skill-based attributes increase the likelihood that VanVleet can regain his normal level after surgery and proper rehabilitation. A torn Achilles is generally worse than an ACL tear.
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