End of Season Series: Victor Oladipo

[T-Cat]

We are definitely in a quandry at shooting guard.

1. Evan clearly is talented and I think will get better, especially if he buys into making his teammates better. I'm betting that this next contract will take the pressure off and we'll see an even better Evan.

2. Oladipo in my view is on the verge of truly being a 2 way player with Allstar potential.

3. Hezonja - I just love the mismatch potential he brings at the 2 with consistent defense.

IT's going to be interesting to see how this summer plays out.

We obviously cannot keep all these players, would anyone trade maybe Oladipo for Kris Dunn?

We need more a more consistent PG.

So you'd trade Oladipo for an unproven rookie in a weak draft?

Makes sense...

If Rob and staff see him in a workout and like him as a prospect, then maybe...

Depending how the draft lottery goes I would really upgrade from EP to Dunn.

[SOUL]

Consistency is gained through patience and effort. Both Oladipo and Payton have shown strides in different areas and compared to similar aged/drafted players in their age range, and are doing fine. Unless Dunn proves to be a CP3 level savant year 1, trading Oladipo and replacing Payton is a huge risk. And he would probably be less consistent as he's learning the NBA.

[MagicStarwipe]

Upgrade? Dunn is older than EP. EP would have tore up the NCAA last season, healthy or not. Just like how everybody said Mudiay was an upgrade, yet Mudiay had a terrible rookie season and so far looks more flash than substance.

[Hilltop]

Loved his play in the new year. If he can work on his shot and get to the line more often he will be putting up some big numbers. I'd place him in the Top 10 as well.

[Hilltop]

I really don't rate Bradley. Good defender, but there's nothing about him that would make me want him to be a top 3 option on a good team. His numbers are all fine, just nothing special. He's not a sharpshooter, doesn't get to the FT line, doesn't get many assists.

Hood, on the other hand, I quite like and think is borderline Tier 3.

Been a fan of Rodney Hood since his days at Duke. He made a nice leap this season and he will only get better.

Needs to fill out a little bit and work on his handles but he's got a bright future in this league.

[Bensational]

I really don't rate Bradley. Good defender, but there's nothing about him that would make me want him to be a top 3 option on a good team. His numbers are all fine, just nothing special. He's not a sharpshooter, doesn't get to the FT line, doesn't get many assists.

Hood, on the other hand, I quite like and think is borderline Tier 3.

Been a fan of Rodney Hood since his days at Duke. He made a nice leap this season and he will only get better.

Needs to fill out a little bit and work on his handles but he's got a bright future in this league.

Yeah, I think my original draft board was Exum + Hood instead of Gordon + Payton. I'm glad we went with our boys though, as much as I like Hood.

Utah are actually pretty damn good at drafting. They're always finding good value from all spots.

[Blue_and_Whte]

Top 10 easily.

[Melvinlocker]

Shooting Analysis- Victor Oladipo


2015-16 (includes % improvements from last year)

2P- 47.5% (+1.1%)

0-3ft- 57.4% (+0.5%)

3-10ft- 31.3% (+5.0%)

10-16ft- 40.2% (0%)

16-3Pft- 43.5% (+8.1%)

3P- 34.8% (+0.9%)

FT- 83% (+1.1%)

Summary

Oladipo only showed marginal improvements in most of his shooting categories, with no regression. However, his midrange game is a notable exception. He took much fewer shots around the rim and increased his midrange attempts. His percentages from midrange are close to an elite level with both ranges hovering in the low 40s. His drop in forays to rim likely contributed to his career low turnover rate as well. His 3PT shot has reached respectable levels and should continue to show steady improvement. Regarding his finishes at the rim. He has shown moderate improvement from year to year and should look to continue this trend. Some of this inefficiency is a function of playing with Elfrid in the SL. If Elfrid can add a formidable jumper from 16ft.-3P line, then Oladipo could see lanes open up even further (refer to Elfrid's shooting profile for further details).

If Oladipo and our young guys have a good summer, then Oladipo could become a formidable offensive force for this team.

2017 Primary Goals

1. Around 60% shooting at the rim.
2. 35%+ shooting from 3-10ft.
3. 3PT% should be north of 36%.

BONUS- increase in FTA and FT%.