Unguarded by Fred VanVleet

On this episode of Unguarded, Fred VanVleet reflects on the social media reactions to the Kevin Durant podcast release and the challenges athletes face when media pulls headlines out of context. He talks resilience through adversity, including the moment Jake Paul broke his jaw, and shifts into his Chicago roots with thoughts on the Bears and the power of hometown fan loyalty. Fred closes on one of his core principles: the balance between love and loyalty, the difference between obligation and belief, and why context matters more than reaction. Real conversations. Real perspective. This is Unguarded.

Episode 004 of Unguarded features NBA superstar Kevin Durant joining Fred VanVleet for an unfiltered conversation on GOAT debates, the Houston Rockets, and the 2019 Toronto Raptors championship. Fred and KD also discuss cannabis being removed from the NBA’s banned substance list, how to fix the NBA All-Star Game, and the continued growth of Jabari Smith Jr. Real basketball talk, league insight, and culture straight from two of the game’s best.Keywords: NBA podcast, basketball podcast, Fred VanVleet, Kevin Durant, NBA culture, Toronto Raptors, Houston Rockets, NBA All-Star Game, player perspective, sports podcast

NIL drama, Lane Kiffin headlines, Dillon Brooks energy, a Luka conspiracy, and a Raptors parade story you’ve never heard. Fred and Marquez break it all down in another hilarious, unfiltered episode of Unguarded.

The debut of Unguarded is here. Fred and Marquez rewind to the Raptors championship days, react to Steph Curry stepping away from Under Armour, and swap stories about Fred at the NBA YoungBoy concert. Plus, our first wave of callers jump in to debate, joke, and talk their shit with Fred. A chaotic, honest, late-night vibe to kick things off.