Is Oladipo having a MIP season?

Post #1 » by **boomershadow** » Sat Dec 9, 2017 10:45 am

Our team has a history of guys winning this award, and Oladipo has been having a monster year. Way better than even the most optimistic of fans predicted. Is his play sustainable? If he keeps up these type of numbers do you think he has a shot at winning it?

Post #2 » by **Miller4ever** » Sat Dec 9, 2017 10:58 am

He has a shot, and I think a lot of it depends on how healthy Porzingis is.

verysalt · Post #3 » by **verysalt** » Sat Dec 9, 2017 11:37 am

If we go to playoffs and NYK not, then yes , Dipo is MIP. P

Tom White · Post #4 » by **Tom White** » Sat Dec 9, 2017 2:02 pm

It might depend on who does the voting. Do the coaches vote? The players? Fans? Sports media?
I really have no idea who does the voting, but I think that may be important.

winter_mute_13 · Post #5 » by **winter_mute_13** » Sat Dec 9, 2017 5:52 pm

Media votes on MIP, and I think most of the other end of season awards, but not for all-stars.

MIP has almost invariably been won by the player with the highest increase in PPG, within reason of course. Currently Oladipo is averaging 23.6 ppg, an increase of +7.7 ppg over last season (but only +5.7 ppg over his previous career best). Porzingis is averaging 25.4 ppg, an increase of +7.3 ppg. So by that measure Oladipo currently has an edge, but Porzingis' higher profile might help him win out. Dipo is up there as a candidate though.

* also FWIW, the Pacers weren't a playoff team when Danny Granger won MIP.

Pacersike · Post #6 » by **Pacersike** » Sun Dec 10, 2017 1:14 am

Yup, him and Porzingod come first to mind.

I must admit I had given up on him taking his game to the next level. Props to him and luckily for the Pacers

ZemGOAT · Post #7 » by **ZemGOAT** » Sun Dec 10, 2017 5:03 pm

I think Kristaps media profile hurts him and oladipo season last year helps him.

8305 · Post #8 » by **8305** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 1:12 am

Played like an MVP candidate.

Post #9 » by **boomershadow** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:28 am

I heard the crowd chanting MVP last night

Jstock12 · Post #10 » by **Jstock12** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 1:46 pm

Victor is doing all this WHILE also being a really good singer. How can a guy be so talented?

TreasureCoast · Post #11 » by **TreasureCoast** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 2:29 pm

Hell to the yes!

pizza guy · Post #12 » by **pizza guy** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:57 pm

This, of course, is just a fan vote, but the discussion here >> https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1646144 certainly would indicate that he's firmly in contention for the award.

Post #13 » by **Nuntius** » Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:52 am

He is definitely a candidate.

Wizop · Post #14 » by **Wizop** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 5:47 pm

Here's a link from a General Board post:

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2017/12/13/16770286/nba-victor-oladipo-indiana-pacers

Good reading.

If I remember right, back at IU the crowd used to chant Ola --- Dipo. can we get that going at BLF?