Victor Oladipo - Memphis Grizzlies

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,438]

So what's his deal this year? I thought he was ready to take the next step up but it looks like he's taken a step back.

injuries and roster management seems to have slowed progress and role.

[Crimson and Cream 5,830]

injuries and roster management seems to have slowed progress and role.

I know I've probably already said it 4 or 5 times at different points throughout this thread but man I'd love for the Pacers to make a move for him.

[KB0 827]

I know I've probably already said it 4 or 5 times at different points throughout this thread but man I'd love for the Pacers to make a move for him.

 

I love Oladipo, but the Pacers already have two (three if you count Stuckey) players who need the ball in their hands to score. Oladipo is in that same mold and still can't shoot well enough to help spread the floor. Unless you moved Stuckey and something else for him it wouldn't really benefit the Pacers much, but Oladipo's young and the Magic would probably ask for a lot in return. 

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,669]

I love Oladipo, but the Pacers already have two (three if you count Stuckey) players who need the ball in their hands to score. Oladipo is in that same mold and still can't shoot well enough to help spread the floor. Unless you moved Stuckey and something else for him it wouldn't really benefit the Pacers much, but Oladipo's young and the Magic would probably ask for a lot in return. 

 

He's young and was the number two draft pick and has become the face of the franchise.  They would ask a lot to trade him.  He is inconsistent  offensively, but always gives his all in other areas of the game.  

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,669]

Tonight in San Antonio Victor played 34 mins.

 

Scored 19 points 6-16    6-6 FTM

 

3 REB

 

7 AST

 

5 STL

 

4 TO

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,669]

Victor had an awesome game against OKC tonight.

 

He played 40 mins.

 

37 PTS.  13-19   8-8 FTM

 

7 REBS

 

4 AST

 

1 BLK

 

1 STL

 

0 TO

 

They lost in OK.  117-114, but Victor was on fire.  At times they had KD on him.  

[pappy1865 2,209]

Got to see it, being here in OKC the next few days. Would've loved to see him finish that drive that led to Durant:s game winner.

[JaybobHoosier 11,852]

Victor had an awesome game against OKC tonight.

He played 40 mins.

37 PTS. 13-19 8-8 FTM

7 REBS

4 AST

1 BLK

1 STL

0 TO

They lost in OK. 117-114, but Victor was on fire. At times they had KD on him.

Love seeing Victor play this well, he deserves it. Keep it up VO!

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,669]

Victor got in early foul trouble, but Skiles still ended up playing him 36 mins.  He has been back in the starting line-up for a while now and he plays both shooting guard and point guard.

 

18 Pts.  5-12   7-8 FTM

 

3 REB

 

3 AST

 

4 TO

 

 

 

Against the Clippers.

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,669]

Went to the game today.  Magic had a 1:00 start against the Hawks.  Beat them 96-94.

 

Victor had probably the best all around game that he can physically have.  His defense was outstanding and they kept moving him to whoever was hot and he would shut them down.

 

He played 44 mins.  ( which is too much! )

 

19 PTS 9-13  (  0 FTs ) 

 

5 REBS

 

3 AST

 

1 ST.

 

3  TO     When he played big, it made a difference, but his TOs did not change the game.

 

1 BL

 

They won on a last second shot and Victor was HAPPY!   It's nice to see him play well and be happy.  

[Alford Bailey 12,387]

I never liked Skiles and that goes clear back to his high school career. I can see him stalling Vics growth.

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,669]

Magic beat the Hawks again tonight on a back to back in overtime 117-110.

 

Victor did not have a good shooting night and in the second half got smacked in the head by Horford and hit the floor hard.  He went to the locker room, but returned to the game.

 

30 mins.

9PTS  3-12  2-4 FT

4 REB

8 AST

2 TO

[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

There's a rumor going around that the Magic and Hawks are in trade talks regarding a potential Oladipo-Teague trade. 

[hoosierpap 14,300]

There's a rumor going around that the Magic and Hawks are in trade talks regarding a potential Oladipo-Teague trade. 

LegionNBA @MySportsLegion
The Magic and Hawks have discussed a trade that lands Victor Oladipo in Atlanta and Jeff Teague in Orlando. Woah. (via NYDN)

 

 

Sorta weird...

[BGleas 7,917]

It is weird, maybe Atlanta figures Schroeder is ready (probably financial pluses to shedding Teague too if structured right), and then they add a young, defensive guard to replace an aging Sefolosha. 

 

LegionNBA @MySportsLegion
The Magic and Hawks have discussed a trade that lands Victor Oladipo in Atlanta and Jeff Teague in Orlando. Woah. (via NYDN)

 

 

Sorta weird...

[KingPG21 6,587]

It is weird, maybe Atlanta figures Schroeder is ready (probably financial pluses to shedding Teague too if structured right), and then they add a young, defensive guard to replace an aging Sefolosha. 

But what exactly does Orlando think they're doing. I'm lower on Vic in the NBA than most here. But they already have a guy who is as close to a pure point as the NBA has right now. Plus Vic is their best defender. Don't get Orlando doing this at all

[BGleas 7,917]

I don't either. I guess they feel it's a bit of splash to get a 2-time all-star point guard. 

 

I agree with you on Vic. He's a good player, but on a really good NBA team he's a good role player. 

 

But what exactly does Orlando think they're doing. I'm lower on Vic in the NBA than most here. But they already have a guy who is as close to a pure point as the NBA has right now. Plus Vic is their best defender. Don't get Orlando doing this at all

[Defenserocks28 393]

I don't either. I guess they feel it's a bit of splash to get a 2-time all-star point guard. 

 

I agree with you on Vic. He's a good player, but on a really good NBA team he's a good role player. 

Just out of curiosity, why do you think that?  I honestly haven't seen many of his games, so I'm not sure how his game has been translating; but Vic is young, working on his shooting, a good defender, etc.  Why couldn't he be a top 3 player on a contending team?  I know you know your stuff, so am just curious on your evaluation on him.  

 

Same question for KingPG21?  Why aren't you as high on Vic?

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,669]

There's a rumor going around that the Magic and Hawks are in trade talks regarding a potential Oladipo-Teague trade. 

Most Magic fans think it's just that, a rumor.

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,669]

Magic lose to Spurs 98-96

 

Played 39 mins.

 

14 PTS 6-14  0 FT

 

3 REB

 

1 AST

 

2 STL

 

Unfortunately, he made some questionable decisions at the end of the game that helped lead the Spurs back from being down 14.  I prefer to blame it on Skiles not putting in the right players at the right time.