I remember when he had his season with people comparing him to “new PG” or “new Jimmy Butler”…this is sad. He’s trying for real and taking this seriously. What a unfortunate career for the guy injury wise.

He also shot sub-40% from the field in the G-Leauge last year, if I remember 😐

the age comment is valid but this guy made all-defensive first team, c’mon

I know its a tough situation for him and realistically no serious team is going to look at him. But maybe some tanking team looking for a vet on the locker who knows

Blazers could use another guard

No one will give him a shot because he’s old and injured lmao not because he’s a midget who can’t play D…that was never the case with him. 

He was still fine on defense before he blew his knee on the heat but yeah I imagine he’d be a net negative now

The Heat are salivating right now

He could make more money if he just commited to playing in europe/asia. He wont get more than the vet min in the nba

120 million career earnings just from NBA contracts. Come on now, he don’t need money.

I don’t think so. I actually think he can’t let the fame/spotlight go, judging by the way he forced his way to Miami and some of the other celebrity stuff. All of us are just guessing though.

If he were broke he wouldn’t have played in the g league last year. There’s higher paying leagues. It seems he only wants to play at the top level and nothing else

That would mean our FO would have to make a move

can’t wait for Oladipo to be considered untouchable once he joins their roster

Cuz there’s plenty of young talent with more potential?

requires pels GM to make a phone call so not happening

They’re going to give those spots to players who are unknown commodities with extensive potential, not 34 yr olds

They’d find a way to give him a 5 year vet minimum that they’re on the hook for the whole amount or some shit.

Cuz vet leadership might add a couple more wins to that total.

There shouldn’t be a silly season anymore after draft reform. Bad teams will be trying to win more to avoid relegated draft odds.

That’s it right there. They can get the same upside with someone whose potential is unknown. Victor’s potential is largely known, sadly.

I think he wants to prove more to himself that he can make it back to the league again. That’s great, but if I were a GM I am planning for our future, not your goodwill story. Not trying to be a downer. Business is cold.

Still possibly a good locker room guy. If DJ can get a 2 year deal, maybe Oladipo too?

Thought the unction would be in the bay but oh well sacramento is close enough

With the piece traded for Oladipo in Sabonis there, too 👀

except luka

No man didn’t you see CJ McCollum?  Gotta scrape by doing energy drink promos to feed his poor family because the man takes his meager paychecks

Not when the players are financially illiterate. It’s a shame

His hamstring exploded before giving up millions (like 100 over 4 years) which is the craziest part. He took a really silly gamble after a horrific injury just to make his way to the Heat for the lifestyle or something. He also had shady reps and his best friend was like Terry Rozier iirc, so it kinda seems like he kept some pretty bad company.

I think it’s less about the money and more about the love for the game.

He has injuries to blame. He loves basketball and I’m not gonna pathetically hate on that.

What a braindead terminally online take

He also turned down a two-year $45.2 million contract extension from the Rockets in 2021 before being traded to the Heat

r/nba just regurgitates the oldest shit every single time no matter how old it is.

Even in 2036 anytime Ja is mentioned they’ll still be saying corny Ja gun jokes

I think this extends to most sports. Anyone who is actually good at their sport knows dominating high school is the bare minimum. Congrats on being better than kids who will never play the sport again in a few years.

I doubt it, No Team is taking a Vet who hasn’t played for 3 years over a Vet that has currently been in the NBA

Why waste that spot on a washed veteran who will not be in the league next year? For that last spot you want a young prospect, someone who has a chance to develop into a rotational player in years to come.

Oladipo hasn’t been healthy since 2018…

this?

I dont know why people just assume an older guy is some good presence either lmao. Most the old guys at my work are a nightmare, they just talk shit about younger people and are butthurt the world passed them by.

He didn’t do well in the G-League

Yeah I think if a comeback were in play, a reunion in Miami makes the most sense if they miss out on the rest of the offseason targets (Beal, Klay, etc..)

not true lol

here is a thread of players who were out of the league, went overseas, then came back.

Eurobasket? when lol