Oladipo playing for the Heat. | |||
No. 4 – Miami Heat | |||
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Position | Shooting guard / Point guard | ||
Personal information | |||
Born | May 4, 1992 Silver Spring, Maryland | ||
Nationality | American | ||
Physical stats | |||
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
Listed weight | 210 lbs (95 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school | DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, Maryland) | ||
College | Indiana (2010–2013) | ||
NBA Draft | 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd | ||
Selected by the Orlando Magic | |||
Playing career | 2013–present (11 years) | ||
Career history | |||
2013–2016 | Orlando Magic | ||
2016–2017 | Oklahoma City Thunder | ||
2017–2021 | Indiana Pacers | ||
2021 | Houston Rockets | ||
2021–present | Miami Heat | ||
Career highlights and awards | |||
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Victor Oladipo (born May 4, 1992) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Miami Heat of the NBA. He is a 6'4", 215 lbs shooting guard and point guard.
Professional career[]
Orlando Magic (2013–2016)[]
He was selected second overall by the Orlando Magic, later signing his rookie scale contract with the Magic on July 8.
Oklahoma City Thunder (2016–2017)[]
On June 23, 2016, Oladipo was traded, along with Ersan İlyasova and the draft rights to Domantas Sabonis, to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Serge Ibaka. He made his debut for the Thunder in their season opener on October 26, scoring 10 points in 26 minutes as a starter in a 103–97 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Indiana Pacers (2017–2021)[]
On July 6, 2017, Oladipo was traded, along with Domantas Sabonis, to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Paul George. In his debut for the Pacers in their season opener on October 18, 2017, Oladipo had 22 points, five rebounds, four steals and four assists in a 140–131 win over the Brooklyn Nets. On October 25, he scored a game-high 35 points on 11 for 18 shooting in a 114–96 loss to his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. On October 29, he had 23 points and five assists and knocked down a step-back 3-pointer with 10 seconds left to propel Indiana a 97–94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
Houston Rockets (2021)[]
On January 16, 2021, Oladipo was traded to the Houston Rockets as a part of a four-team deal that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets; the Pacers acquired Caris LeVert from the Nets and a 2023 second-round pick from the Rockets. He only played 20 games in total with the Rockets.
Miami Heat (2021–present)[]
On March 25, 2021, Oladipo was traded to the Miami Heat in exchange for Avery Bradley, Kelly Olynyk, and a 2022 draft pick swap. On April 1, he made his debut in a 116–109 win over Golden State Warriors and recorded 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists in 23 minutes.