US EditionFormer Pacers All-NBA Star 'Impressed' Amidst Comeback Effort
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA, JUL 15 – Victor Oladipo aims to return to the NBA after injuries, impressing scouts with his conditioning during a private Las Vegas workout attended by multiple NBA and European teams.
- Victor Oladipo, a 33-year-old former two-time NBA All-Star, last played in the 2023 NBA Playoffs with the Miami Heat before sustaining a left patellar tendon injury.
- Years of injuries including a ruptured right quad tendon and multiple trades have kept Oladipo sidelined since 2023, though he is now openly pursuing an NBA comeback.
- On a recent Monday, Oladipo impressed NBA and European teams during a full-court five-on-five workout with international pros in Las Vegas, showing excellent shape and readiness.
- Oladipo shared on X that he feels healthier and stronger than he has in seven years, mentally, physically, and emotionally, and expressed confidence in his ability to contribute to any team’s success in any capacity.
- This progress suggests Oladipo could potentially earn a roster spot next season, though his need to stay healthy remains crucial for a successful return.
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Report: Heat were among the teams scouting Victor Oladipo in scrimmage
It’s been a while since Victor Oladipo last played on an NBA court. He last played early on in the Miami Heat’s historic run in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, which saw them reach the NBA Finals as the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. He suffered a knee injury in those playoffs, though, and has yet to receive another opportunity to play at the highest level since. However, Oladipo is looking to make an NBA comeback, and he has worked out in front o…
Former IU basketball star Victor Oladipo working towards NBA comeback
Victor Oladipo is not ready to shut things down. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo, Oladipo played in a “well-attended” private workout in Las Vegas on Monday morning, with what Woo described as a large contingent of NBA and European teams attending. Woo said Oladipo played full-court five-on-five in a group workout of international pros. “Multiple team sources in attendance came away impressed, with Oladipo described as being in excellent shape as…
On the margins of the Summer League in Las Vegas, Victor Oladipo (33 years old) played on Monday a private training with international players, in front of several NBA franchise representatives. He wants to find a contract for the upcoming season.
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