OKLAHOMA CITY – With each passing season in Orlando, Victor Oladipo would scrunch his brow, feign amazement and express shock over how his time in the NBA was flying by.
Oladipo endured seasons where the Magic won just 23, 25 and 35 games, but the always chipper guard claimed he was living out his dream of playing in the NBA. And he was determined that, in time, he would make Orlando big-time winners with his infectious blend of hustle and talent.
Then, came June 23, when Oladipo was shockingly dealt from the only NBA team that he had ever played for and to the Oklahoma City Thunder.