Victor Oladipo
Basketball player, NBA All-Star
Born
May 4th, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional basketball player began collegiate basketball at the University of Indiana. Drafted second overall in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic. Played for the Magic and later joined the Oklahoma City Thunder, where performance improved significantly. Achieved NBA All-Star status while playing for the Indiana Pacers in 2018. Sustained injuries impacted subsequent seasons but continued to play in the league, showcasing skills as a guard.
NBA All-Star selection in 2018
Second overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft
Played for Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic
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