As of right now, Cleveland is sick they didn't draft him with the number one pick. And I would love him as a Rocket.
What exactly has he proven? He is in a different role that I thought he'd have pre-draft, but Cleveland isn't dumb for not drafting him, they can sign someone for mini MLE that can he what he does right now. He is having a disappointing rookie season for 3 year college player, crazy turnover numbers and he can't shoot from 3pt which was predictable. Also worse on defense than advertised, he struggled to stop dribble penetration so far.
Why Cleveland didn't see OD better than Bennett is beyond me. Bennett is bricking big time and plays little minute whereas OD is the main draw in the team right now.
14.1 pts 4.6 reb 3.7 ast VO had a triple double the other night against Philly. Started less than half of the Magic's games. Yes his 3pt shooting needs to improve, it will, only .288% 2pt .461% If you watched him from day one at Indiana, you never would have thought he'd even make it to the NBA. Vic will improve, works extremely hard.
My dominant impression from watching a single set of Oladipo NBA highlights. "Damn that dude is quick!" He can get to the rim. With hard work, the rest may come.
I understand Orlando moved Oladipo to 1, so that he can have size advantage at his position. However, Oladipo's measurement is actually better than Eric Gordon, who's playing as SG at allstar level when healthy. It maybe better to let Oladipo play his natural position after all.
