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Orlando Magic’s Victor Oladipo Out Indefinitely

By Andrew Melnick

Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo is out indefinitely after being hit in his right eye by an accidental elbow Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo is out indefinitely after being hit in his right eye by an accidental elbow Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo is out indefinitely after being hit in his right eye by an accidental elbow

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One of the

NBA

‘s most promising young players, Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo, has been battling a knee injury that reportedly could keep him out of the Magic’s opener on Tuesday at the

New Orleans Pelicans

.

Now, Victor Oladipo has been ruled out for the opener and is out for an indefinite amount of time after suffering a facial fracture. He took an elbow to his right eye. How much time he actually misses will depend upon if it is a orbital or cheek fracture.

Many thought Victor Oladipo was poised for a huge second year after finishing as the runner-up for the Rookie of the Year Award. He 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 in his first NBA season.

Below you can find the official press release from the Magic:

"Orlando, FL — Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo will be out indefinitely after suffering a facial fracture in practice Thursday, General Manager Rob Hennigan announced today.Oladipo, who was evaluated Thursday afternoon, will undergo a corrective surgical procedure on Saturday. He was injured after taking an inadvertent elbow during a practice drill.Oladipo (6’4”, 210, 5/4/92) has not played during the preseason due to a sprained MCL in his left knee. Last season (2013-14), he played in 80 games (44 starts) during his rookie campaign with Orlando, averaging 13.8 ppg., 4.1 rpg., 4.1 apg. and a team-high 1.61 stlpg. in 31.1 minpg. He was tied for 15th in the NBA in steals. Oladipo also ranked among all NBA rookies in scoring (2nd), rebounding (T-8th), assists (3rd), FG percentage (.419, 8th), three-point FG percentage (.327, T-7th), FT percentage (.780, 6th), steals (2nd) and minutes played (3rd).Originally selected in the first round (second overall) of the 2014 NBA Draft by Orlando, Oladipo was named to the 2013-14 NBA All-Rookie First Team. He was also named the NBA’s Rookie of the Month twice (December 2013, February 2014).Orlando begins the 2014-15 regular season at New Orleans on Tuesday, October 28. Orlando’s regular season home opener will be on Thursday, October 30 against Washington (7 p.m.). For ticket information log on to OrlandoMagic.com or call 407-89-MAGIC. All local telecasts will be available on FOX Sports Florida."

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