Former 2nd Overall Pick Planning NBA Comeback After 2-Years Out of NBA

July 15, 2025 ,


He hasn't played in the NBA since 2023, but as a former two-time All-Star, Most Improved Player, and All-Defensive 1st Team Member, the former 2nd overall pick Victor Oladipo is wowing teams during workouts in Las Vegas, and is looking to make a comeback.

According to Jeremy Woo at ESPN:

“The two-time All-Star, 33, was part of a well-attended private workout in Las Vegas on Monday morning, with a large contingent of NBA and European teams attending. Oladipo played full-court five-on-five in a group workout of international pros. Multiple team sources in attendance came away impressed, with Oladipo described as being in excellent shape as he pursues another comeback.”

Oladipo, the second overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic, last played a game in the 2023 playoffs with the Miami Heat. But he suffered a torn left patellar tendon in the latest in a string of devastating injuries that have derailed his once-promising career. 

2018 was the peak of his time in the NBA, when he was named the NBA's Most Improved Player , while also being an All-Star, an All-NBA third team member and All-Defensive team guard. But a series of knee injuries ravaged his career the following season.

Oladipo sounded super-positive about his prospects to return to the league, in a social media post on Sunday:

"I feel so great right now!! Better than I felt in the last 7 years mind, body and soul. I know I am a fighter! I know I am a warrior! I have seen every lens this game and this league has to offer. I know I can help any team in any role win in any way!... 

"My injuries are behind me and it will never happen again! I am at peace with that and my past. I’m ready to build a present now and future of a lifetime."

In 10 NBA seasons, Oladipo averaged 16.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists with 1.6 steals per game. 

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