Victor Oladipo Said He Isn't Retiring Anytime Soon

The 32-year-old shooting guard is still looking for another chance in the NBA

It’s been nearly two years since shooting guard Victor Oladipo has competed in a NBA game. However, he still has hopes of returning to the hardwood.

On a recent episode of Oladipo’s and Nieman Johnson’s The Inner Court podcast, Oladipo made it clear that he isn’t contemplating retirement yet.

"I'm not retiring. It's just not what I'm doing right now. - Victor Oladipo

Although it has become hampered due to constant injuries, Oladipo had an admirable career.

After spending three years at Indiana University Bloomington, he decided to reject his senior year and enter the 2013 NBA draft. The Orlando Magic, who finished 20-62 the previous season, selected him as the second overall pick.

During his rookie year, Oladipo averaged 13.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.6 steals. It was also that season he logged his first career triple-double. On Dec. 3, he recorded 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists during a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Oladipo’s efforts that year landed him on the NBA All-Rookie First Team. He also finished second in Rookie of the Year voting, behind Michael Carter-Williams.

Within the next nine years of his career, Oladipo played with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets, and Miami Heat. Throughout those years, he averaged a combined 17.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.6 steals.

However, Oladipo’s best season was during the 2017-18 campaign.

During that year, he averaged a career-high 23.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and a career-high and league-leading 2.4 steals. His best game that season took place on Dec. 10 against the Denver Nuggets. He finished that contest with a career-high 47 points, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one block.

Along with achieving his first career All-Star spot, Oladipo won the Most Improved Player award while making the All-NBA Third Team. He also finished in top-15 voting for Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year.

Although Oladipo is now 32 years old with his prime behind, there’s a chance he could still be a valuable asset for a team.

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