I am committed to approaching this role with the passion, dignity, and dedication every player deserves,” Fred VanVleet says in an NBPA statement.

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has been elected president of the NBA Players Association, the NBAPA announced on Saturday.

CJ McCollum's tenure as head of the Players' Union has come to an end. The Washington Wizards player has been relieved of his duties by Fred vanvleet, who was elected as the new president following a vote held during the last meeting,