Full Name: Victor Kehinde Oladipo

Contract Status: Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti signed Oladipo, as the centerpiece of a draft night trade with Orlando, to a 4 year $84 million extension on Oct 31, 2016.

Player History:

Acquired: June 23, 2016 via trade with Orlando Magic (OKC sent Serge Ibaka to the Magic in exchange for Oladipo, Domantas Sabonis, and Ersan Ilyasova)

June 23, 2016 via trade with Orlando Magic (OKC sent Serge Ibaka to the Magic in exchange for Oladipo, Domantas Sabonis, and Ersan Ilyasova) College: Indiana

Indiana Age: 25

25 Years Pro: 4

4 NBA Debut: October 29, 2013

October 29, 2013 Position: Shooting Guard

2016-2017 Player Statistics:

Games Played: 67

67 Minutes Per Game: 33.2

33.2 Points Per Game: 15.9

15.9 Rebounds Per Game: 4.3

4.3 Assists Per Game: 2.6 (career-low)

2.6 (career-low) Blocks Per Game: 0.3

0.3 Field Goal %: 44 percent (career-high)

44 percent (career-high) Three Point %: 36 percent (career-high)

36 percent (career-high) Free Throw %: 75 (career-low)

75 (career-low) Player Efficiency Rating: (13.6)

16/17 Pre-Season/Early-Season Peformance:

Following the immediate departure of Kevin Durant, Victor Oladipo became Oklahoma City’s #2 offensive option, and foremost two-way contributor (102.1 DefRtg).

Through his first 20 games as a Thunder, Oladipo hurdled schematic adjustments to average 17.3 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 3 apg, and 1 spg on 46/41/67 shooting.

While discovering both the nuances of pick-and-roll basketball, and a fifth professional head coach in four years, Oladipo thrived before losing nine-consecutive games due to injury vs. Boston.

Regular Season Grade: B-

Oladipo’s initial season flanked by quality teammates consisted of fitful bursts as the 25-year-old’s numbers declined after a Dec. 31 return from injury. During the ensuing 24 contests, Oladipo’s scoring average (-1.3), assists (-0.7), field goal (-2.3), and three-point (-9.5) percentage sunk as Oklahoma City’s competition level increased.

More so, following All-Star Weekend, Oladipo missed an additional six games on account of back tightness.

However, while posting career-highs in field goal and three-point percentage, Oladipo’s efficiency rose over his final 19 regular-season outings.

Entering post-season play, as Russell Westbrook assumed ever expanded offensive responsibility, Oladipo shot 38 percent from three, and led all OKC starters to log 400-plus minutes with a 99.3 DefRtg.

Throughout his mostly positive, though injury hit regular-campaign, the Thunder’s second-leading scorer and burgeoning “three-and-D” threat readied for an anticipated playoff debut.

Playoff Grade: D

Billed as Oklahoma City’s “X-Factor” vs. Houston, unfortunately, Oladipo’s magnified struggles expedited OKC’s 1-4 first-round ouster.

Opposite Houston, Oladipo shot just 34 percent overall, while vanishing from deep (24%).

Further, after emerging as the Thunder’s number two scorer during the regular season, Oladipo’s offense fell to 10.9 ppg in second-season play.

During a competitive series, Oladipo’s 7-of-25 3PM and 21-61 FGM kept Oklahoma City in debt against the NBA’s second-highest scoring unit.

It is true that Oladipo became Oklahoma City’s playoff X-Factor — but for all the wrong reasons.

Future Expectations:

Extended early by Presti —along with Adams, and Westbrook— Oladipo is a key element in the Thunder’s future.

Although, following a dismal playoff outing, many Thunder observers are bandying the notion of Oladipo becoming OKC’s sixth-man next season. A proven scorer and defender, while improving from three, Victor Oladipo’s ideal role on a contending team is that of sixth-man.

However, for this switch to work, the Thunder must add or develop an additional piece worthy of opening contests aside Russell Westbrook.

Oladipo’s quality perimeter defense and above-average outside shooting aided many of Oklahoma City’s quick starts. A lesser defender likely would be unable to provide the current OKC roster with such a crucial advantage.

Therefore, Oladipo’s role will hinge on Sam Presti’s off-season choices.

Most Notable Game/Moment: November 16, 2016 vs. Houston Rockets

Many pinned such high playoff hopes upon Oladipo due to an explosive 29 point, 10 rebound, 5 assist performance which highlighted the Thunder’s lone seasonal win vs. Houston.

Certainly a few strong Oladipo outings could have definitively swung OKC’s playoff outlook.

Nonetheless, Oladipo ranked among Oklahoma City’s leaders in three-point FG’s made (127) #2, 3p% (36.1) #3, spg (1.2) #2, apg (2.6) #2, DefRtg (102.1) #1 among starters, NetRtg (+ 2.5) #4, and ppg (15.9) #2.

Entering a fifth season, following a summer of redemptive workouts, expect the best version of Victor Oladipo.