Miami Heat: Grading Victor Oladipo’s 2021-22 Season
By Noah Decker
You know that the Miami Heat were a deep team this year when former All-Stars have to play their way to earn a spot in the rotation. That was the case with Victor Oladipo this year.
After peaking at an All-Star level on the Indiana Pacers, Oladipo has had a tough time staying healthy. He has dealt with a lingering knee injury.
Last offseason, he underwent surgery that would hopefully solve the issue for good.
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After trading for him during the 2020-21 NBA season, in which he played only four games for the Heat, the team decided to give Oladipo another chance to prove himself.
He was signed to a minimum deal. It was viewed as a low-risk and high-reward deal for Miami.
As a result of his knee surgery, Dipo missed most of the season with the Miami Heat. He only played in eight regular-season games and 15 postseason games.
Based on that, it is difficult to grade Oladipo solely on how he performed. His performance under the circumstances must also be considered though.
Let’s talk about it.