Extended this summer for 18.2 million dollars over two years, Victor Oladipo has yet to walk the court this season. Blame it on knee pain that won’t go away.
“Only time will tell” he replies to the Miami Heraldasked about his return. “When I feel good and everyone is on the same page, then I’ll be ready to play. »
The former All-Star had yet participated in two preseason games, but he has since been in the infirmary. He certainly accompanies the team on its current “road trip” (Toronto, Washington, Cleveland, Minnesota) but Erik Spoelstra said it was more to keep him “connected” to the group, more than a sign of an imminent return. .
“He is making a lot of progress” assures the coach all the same. “But the injured, their work is mostly done by themselves, and behind the scenes. It’s a good opportunity for him to spend a week with the group, and he will be able to work, which is especially good for him, his emotions and his stability. »
We imagine that the Heat are in any case extremely cautious with Victor Oladipo, compared to his history of physical problems. Especially since the former Magic, Thunder, Pacers and Rockets player does not save himself in training. And that may be part of the problem for the rear…
“I work really hard”he concludes. “Sometimes when you work hard, you do too much. That’s life. But I am optimistic, always positive. That’s life and I’m fine. I’m progressing and I can’t wait to be able to play. »
| Victor Oladipo | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2013-14 | ENT | 80 | 31 | 41.9 | 32.7 | 78.0 | 0.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 13.8 |
| 2014-15 | ENT | 72 | 36 | 43.6 | 33.9 | 81.9 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 17.9 |
| 2015-16 | ENT | 72 | 33 | 43.8 | 34.8 | 83.0 | 0.7 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 16.0 |
| 2016-17 | OKAY | 67 | 33 | 44.2 | 36.1 | 75.3 | 0.6 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 15.9 |
| 2017-18 | IND | 75 | 34 | 47.7 | 37.1 | 79.9 | 0.6 | 4.6 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 23.1 |
| 2018-19 | IND | 36 | 32 | 42.3 | 34.3 | 73.0 | 0.6 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 18.8 |
| 2019-20 | IND | 19 | 28 | 39.4 | 31.7 | 81.4 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 14.5 |
| 2020-21 * | All Teams | 33 | 33 | 40.8 | 32.6 | 75.4 | 0.4 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 19.8 |
| 2020-21 * | HOO | 20 | 34 | 40.7 | 32.0 | 78.3 | 0.4 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 21.2 |
| 2020-21 * | IND | 9 | 33 | 42.1 | 36.2 | 73.0 | 0.1 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 20.0 |
| 2020-21 * | MIA | 4 | 28 | 37.2 | 23.5 | 66.7 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 12.0 |
| 2021-22 | MIA | 8 | 22 | 47.9 | 41.7 | 73.7 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 12.4 |
| Total | 462 | 33 | 43.8 | 34.8 | 79.0 | 0.6 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 17.4 | |
