Hoosiers in the NBA: Victor Oladipo has historic night, almost gets Triple-Double
By Eric Brown
On Sunday night, Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo had a historic stat-line, including almost notching a triple double.
Since Victor Oladipo was traded to the Indiana Pacers in the offseason during a Paul George trade, it seems as if he has been playing better than ever. Maybe being back in his home-state has something to do with that. Whatever it is, Pacers fans have to be happy seeing Oladipo play at an All-Star level. He continued that excellent play on Sunday night as he came away with a historic stat-line, and almost finishing with a triple double. He also appears to be getting ready for the dunk contest.
Oladipo right..."OH MY!" #Pacers #VictorOladipo pic.twitter.com/dLBE6R9LE3
— NBA (@NBA) February 11, 2018
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Everybody who plays the Knicks this season seems to have had either a career game, or a line that not many have seen in their lifetime. On Sunday night, Victor Oladipo continued that trend as he became the 18th player in NBA history to secure a 30-8-9-6 stat line. That would be 30 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, and 6 steals. The last player to have that line was only a month ago, as The Chosen One, Lebron James matched it in a victory over the Orlando Magic. Before that the last to achieve the feat was James Harden over 4 years ago.
If you are a dedicated Hoosier fan, then you love seeing one of the most beloved players in program history succeeding at such a high level. Oladipo’s play this season has been rewarded, as he was selected to participate in the 2018 All-Star game, his first ever selection for the prized game. During that contest, Oladipo will be playing on Team Lebron.
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Seeing Victor Oladipo make the NBA All-Star game is something all Hoosiers fans expected from him. It was only a matter of time, and opportunity needed until he reached the pinnacle of his career. Don’t forget to watch Oladpio in the All-Star game on February 18th at 8:00 P.M. ET.