Victor Oladipo - Memphis Grizzlies

[Naturalhoosier 15,424]

Good parenting goes a long way. I'd bet his mom or dad or both are to thank.

I can't like this comment enough.

[Defenserocks28 393]

2 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Good parenting goes a long way. I'd bet his mom or dad or both are to thank.

Well...his mom for sure.  I doubt his father though.  Has his dad seen him play a game yet?

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,639]

On April 14, 2016 at 6:48 PM, Defenserocks28 said:

Well...his mom for sure.  I doubt his father though.  Has his dad seen him play a game yet?

I have no idea, but from time to time we've seen his mom and sisters in the stands, usually around holidays.  Last year we got to sit a few rows from them after the game, we stopped his Mom and told her how much we loved watching Victor play.  She probably thought I was nuts when I hugged her.  LOL!  He may have seen him when they play in Washington.  

 

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,639]

Well, this happened today!  Scott Skiles resigned.

“After much thought and careful consideration, I and I alone, have come to the conclusion that I am not the right head coach for this team,” said Skiles. “Therefore, effective immediately, I resign my position as head coach of the Orlando Magic. I realize this type of decision can cause much speculation. The reality though is in the first sentence. It is simple and true. Any other rumors are pure conjecture.” 

“I sincerely apologize for any unintended consequences that may adversely affect anyone associated with this decision,” Skiles continued. “The Magic are a world-class organization that employs world-class people. I wish them nothing but great success. I will always be thankful, especially to the DeVos family, for the opportunity.”

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,639]

Someone in Orlando just suggested he might want the Pacers job!  

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,283]

Bring VO with him and maybe we have a deal.

[Alford Bailey 12,373]

Seems like VO regressed playing for Skiles.

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

The story airing on Sports Center today says Skiles did not care for the young backcourt, and management does.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,283]

Seems like VO regressed playing for Skiles.

Yeah, they don't seem to have the best rapport.

I just want VO though.

[BGleas 7,880]

1 hour ago, biteoftheapple said:

The story airing on Sports Center today says Skiles did not care for the young backcourt, and management does.

I think they need to decide between VO and Elfrid Payton. It's difficult enough to have one poor-shooting guard in today's NBA, but you can't have two. 

[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

2 hours ago, Alford Bailey said:

Seems like VO regressed playing for Skiles.

Dude had him coming off the bench for a while lmao. He's probably the best player in that team. 

[X-Hoosier 529]

Dude had him coming off the bench for a while lmao. He's probably the best player in that team. 

Best player? Debatable. Vic isn't exactly a starter in the NBA unless the correct pieces are around him. If you're going to use him as a defender and the 4th or 5th option on offense... that's fine. But he can't be one of your top 3 options. His defense has been less than desirable. The Magic were actually worse defensively with him on the floor. Just one of those players who would work best as a 6th or 7th man. Life James Harden or Jamal Crawford

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[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

2 hours ago, X-Hoosier said:

Best player? Debatable. Vic isn't exactly a starter in the NBA unless the correct pieces are around him. If you're going to use him as a defender and the 4th or 5th option on offense... that's fine. But he can't be one of your top 3 options. His defense has been less than desirable. The Magic were actually worse defensively with him on the floor. Just one of those players who would work best as a 6th or 7th man. Life James Harden or Jamal Crawford

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 Oladipo has averaged 16-4-4 over 3 seasons. That makes him a good NBA starter. Also, James Harden is one of the best 10-15 players in the world, do you watch basketball?

[FloridaHoosierGirl 4,639]

7 hours ago, X-Hoosier said:

Best player? Debatable. Vic isn't exactly a starter in the NBA unless the correct pieces are around him. If you're going to use him as a defender and the 4th or 5th option on offense... that's fine. But he can't be one of your top 3 options. His defense has been less than desirable. The Magic were actually worse defensively with him on the floor. Just one of those players who would work best as a 6th or 7th man. Life James Harden or Jamal Crawford

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Most of this is just wrong!  Victor was their best defensive player all year.  I watched all of their games either live or on TV and that simply is not true.  He can't be the first scoring option, but that is the fault of the team's current make up.  He doesn't have the right pieces around him yet.  You can complain about some inconsistencies in shooting, but not his defense........EVER!

[X-Hoosier 529]

Most of this is just wrong!  Victor was their best defensive player all year.  I watched all of their games either live or on TV and that simply is not true.  He can't be the first scoring option, but that is the fault of the team's current make up.  He doesn't have the right pieces around him yet.  You can complain about some inconsistencies in shooting, but not his defense........EVER!

Look at the numbers. The past 2 seasons he's been mediocre at best on defense.

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[X-Hoosier 529]

 Oladipo has averaged 16-4-4 over 3 seasons. That makes him a good NBA starter. Also, James Harden is one of the best 10-15 players in the world, do you watch basketball?

Being a Top 10-15 player doesn't always mean you should start. Though I'd put him a bit lower than that personally. Harden is meant for a 6th man spot. Score in bunches but have options ahead of him so he has energy to play defense.

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[HoosierTrav 7,880]

Being a Top 10-15 player doesn't always mean you should start. Though I'd put him a bit lower than that personally. Harden is meant for a 6th man spot. Score in bunches but have options ahead of him so he has energy to play defense.

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Are we talking about the same James Harden that the players voted as the MVP last season? There aren't any options ahead of him in Houston (have you seen them try and score without him?) and he is one of the most dominant offensive players in the game. He's EASILY a top 10-15 player in the game. He is NOT meant to be a bench player.

[X-Hoosier 529]

Are we talking about the same James Harden that the players voted as the MVP last season? There aren't any options ahead of him in Houston (have you seen them try and score without him?) and he is one of the most dominant offensive players in the game. He's EASILY a top 10-15 player in the game. He is NOT meant to be a bench player.

When you literally CAN'T play defense... you're Jamal Crawford.. where is Jamal Crawford? Arguably the best 6th man ever. That is his thing everywhere he goes. The dude can ball though. Harden can ball.. but he makes JBJ look like Kawhi Leonard in the defensive end. Harden should never be your best player. Or 2nd. OKC saw that. Houston hasnt because they have the dumbest people in power who believe analytics is the end all and be all.

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[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

39 minutes ago, X-Hoosier said:

When you literally CAN'T play defense... you're Jamal Crawford.. where is Jamal Crawford? Arguably the best 6th man ever. That is his thing everywhere he goes. The dude can ball though. Harden can ball.. but he makes JBJ look like Kawhi Leonard in the defensive end. Harden should never be your best player. Or 2nd. OKC saw that. Houston hasnt because they have the dumbest people in power who believe analytics is the end all and be all.

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No, OKC saw that they had Westbrook and Kevin Durant. 

[X-Hoosier 529]

No, OKC saw that they had Westbrook and Kevin Durant. 

And got rid of Harden. They didn't just let him walk. They saw something before that happened and basically gave him up for nothing.

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