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Why Victor Oladipo became a fan favorite in Orlando

No single play reveals more about Victor Oladipo than the final play of his Orlando Magic tenure.

On April 8, the Magic hosted the Miami Heat in a game that some players would have considered meaningless for Orlando. It was Game 79 of a frustrating regular season. The Magic already had been eliminated from playoff contention.

It meant something to Oladipo, though. Late in the third quarter, Heat center Hassan Whiteside received a pass and barreled down the lane. Oladipo planted his feet and attempted to draw a charge. Whiteside collided with Oladipo, and one of Whiteside's elbows smacked into the area just above Oladipo's left eye.