NBA’s resumption at Disney World then ultimately playing, showed he’s wavering in his commitment to the Pacers." data-reactid="19">Victor Oladipo, deciding to skip the NBA resumption at Disney World and then play, has been shown to falter in his commitment to the Pacers.
A turning point will come soon. Oladipo approaches 2021 without agency restrictions.
Sam Amick from The Athletic:
grumbles had insisted that he had no plans to sign with the Pacers again.
Oladipo seemed to be enjoying his time in Indiana, where he played collegially. He blossomed into stardom with the Pacers.
But it is also easy to see him ready to close this chapter. On and off the pitch, he may have bigger ambitions.
If Oladipo is inclined to leave, the Pacers firing Nate McMillan could increase their efforts to keep Oladipo. This at least shakes the status quo.
Oladipo could sign an extension before free agency. But it is difficult to find a fair value for the 28-year-old who has not yet found his rhythm after losing a year due to injury. Indiana already has Malcolm Brogdon, Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner with lucrative long-term contracts.
The Pacers should at least explore the Oladipo trade. They don’t have to make a move. He would help them compete next season and could still sign again. But faced with the possibility of losing him for nothing during the 2021 offseason, a preemptive move should be considered.
Rumor: Victor Oladipo leans to leave Pacers in 2021 free agency originally appeared on NBCSports.com
