Twitter Reaction: VanVleet's bet on himself pays off in big way

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet celebrates with teammates in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Andy Clayton-King/AP)

Fred VanVleet is staying put.

Sportsnet's Michael Grange confirmed that the scrappy, undrafted guard has agreed to a four-year deal worth $85 million to remain with the only NBA franchise he's ever known.

On Twitter, people around the NBA chimed in on VanVleet's rise from humble beginnings to a mega contract, congratulating him for "betting on himself." VanVleet's backcourt mate, Kyle Lowry, was among the first to share his excitement. Here's all the best social media reaction to the news.

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