The question remains: How should Indiana handle Victor Oladipo’s status?@YourManDevine: https://t.co/X5AoielyZP
— The Ringer (@ringer) October 21, 2020
If Oladipo gets back to his old self, he could be a swing piece that elevates a contender—a legitimate three-level scorer, a capable pick-and-roll ball facilitator, and a hard-nosed perimeter defender who can lock down top options and wreck game plans. That guy’s worth mortgaging future pieces to elevate your existing core. But if he’s not that guy to the degree he was during that one magical season—and, it’s worth noting, only during that one season—then how can a would-be contender feel confident bundling its best assets for him? Given what we have (and haven’t) seen over the past two years, why would the Nets give up Caris LeVert, who might just straight up be a better player right now, for Oladipo? Why would the Heat give up Tyler Herro, nearly eight years Oladipo’s junior, for a player who might not meaningfully change their ceiling?
This is why the Lakers may have a realistic chance to trade for Oladipo. Is it worth the gamble? Depends on the Lakers’ other options but he could be the home run swing the Lakers take. If he recovers, they would have the third superstar to go with LeBron and AD. Kuz, Green, and the 2020 pick.
Always seems outta the lineup? Sure would like Van Fleet!
It’s always a crap shoot but he only has a year left on his contract and if healthy, he is the perfect guard because he can score, play make, and defend. It’s worth the risk and the risk is why we might be able to get him. It’s a swing for a home run. I would do it. No medical reason his injury should be career threatening.