Victor Oladipo most recently played in the NBA during the 2022-23 season when he was a member of the Miami Heat.
That season, Oladipo averaged 10.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 39.7 percent from the field and 33.0 percent from three-point range in 42 games (four starts).
He didn’t play a game last season due to injuryand is currently a free agent available to sign with any NBA team.
Oladipo was once one of the best shooting guards in the NBA.
Unfortunately, injuries derailed the peak of his career, but if he returns healthy after his latest setback, he could still be a reliable player for many teams.
I think the Los Angeles Lakers are a team that should take a chance on Oladipo.
Victor Oladipo with the TOUGH Spin Move on TNT! pic.twitter.com/WtEsF640HF
— NBA (@NBA) January 11, 2023
The Lakers are a team that is still trying to compete for titles with LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the roster.
They will have to be smart about how they add more talent to the roster ahead of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
At this point, Oladipo could likely be signed to a non-guaranteed contract, so there would be no risk for Los Angeles.
Oladipo was the second overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft out of Indiana by the Orlando Magic.
The 32-year-old played ten seasons for the Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder (in addition to the Heat and Magic).
His career averages are 16.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 43.6 percent from the field and 34.7 percent from three-point range in 504 games.
