03-12-2021, 12:06 PM
(03-12-2021, 11:18 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: Oladipo is a classic case of a guy I wouldn't want now, but could be a different story in a year or so. It is a clear calculated gamble on whether you think the old Oladipo is still possible. I have not watched him this year, but his shooting has been pretty bad. Not sure if this is just him taking a lot of bad shots or if he just doesn't have quickness anymore to get good looks. But he has certainly not been the same player over the past year and half.
It is a gamble that I could see going either way. I just don't have confidence in the mavs front office to make the right decision.
Until I get a better look at him, I would shy away from a trade. I think you would have to give up more than my liking and you would be in trouble if his play does not improve. Although, in a year from now, he could certainly look like he was bought at a discounted rate.
I think if I were trying to evaluate Oladipo this year, I would weigh his time with the the Pacers more heavily than with Houston to try to get an honest assestment. The Pacers at least he knew the system and his teammates. In Houston, he was just aquired to be a trade chip ... no real forethought on how best to use him, how he fits into system or how he complements his teammates (or vice versa). I haven't watched much Oladipo either, but from what I've heard he looked better when he was on the Pacers.