Fansided

Orlando Magic’s Victor Oladipo needs more confidence

By Andrew Melnick

Feb 21, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic shooting guard Victor Oladipo (5) reacts after dunking the ball and drawing a foul with 30 seconds to go in double overtime as the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 129-121 in double overtime at Amway Center. Oladipo finished with 30 points. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 21, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic shooting guard Victor Oladipo (5) reacts after dunking the ball and drawing a foul with 30 seconds to go in double overtime as the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 129-121 in double overtime at Amway Center. Oladipo finished with 30 points. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit

The Orlando Magic had the worst record during the 2012-2013 season but only received the number two overall pick after the draft lottery. However, after the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Anthony Bennett, the Magic got their man in Victor Oladipo. The Magic are pleased with Oladipo’s progression but believe he needs to develop more confidence.

More from NBA

“Looking back on last season, Victor did an excellent job of competing consistently and working through the proverbial rookie growing pains, and I think this year will hopefully be an extension of a better understanding of how the NBA game’s played,” Magic general manager Rob Hennigan told Josh Robbins of The Orlando Sentinel. “As he continues to get more confidence and experience, I would hope that he continues to get more comfortable and continues to be more productive on the floor because of it.”

Oladipo isn’t one to lack in that department so that should come natural for him as gains experience.

As a rookie, Oladipo averaged 13.8 points, 4.1 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game while shooting 41.9% from the field, 32.7% from beyond the arc and 78.0% from the charity stripe last season.

Be sure to check FanSided’s official NBA page to keep up to date on the latest news and rumors from around the league as we get you ready for the start of the 2014-2015 season.

More on FanSided.com

Phoenix Suns expect Eric Bledsoe to be elite
Carmelo Anthony can thrive in triangle offense
Reggie Jackson rumors: Oklahoma City Thunder have no plans to trade Jackson
Orlando Magic rumors: Magic pushing for extensions for Nikola Vučević, Tobias Harris
Could Kevin Garnett be traded to the Cavs?

Home/NBA