5 biggest 2016 NBA contract extension mistakes

2. Victor Oladipo

Victor Oladipo was sent to the Thunder in a trade that included Serge Ibaka. They are calling this one of the best back courts in basketball. Oladipo signed a four-year, $84 million deal to stay with the Thunder. They made it clear that they think they have something with the combination of Westbrook and Oladipo but in reality they locked up a decent player but an overrated one.

Oladipo was selected second overall in the 2013 draft by the Magic. He is averaging 16 PPG over his career but hasn’t really shown the ability to rebound or pass at a consistent rate. The one thing he has is freak athleticism and that is something him and Westbrook have in common.

Losing Kevin Durant was devastating to Oklahoma City and he is not a guy you can replace. But the Thunder are attempting to do that with Oladipo and Steven Adams. There has always been confusion as to whose team it was when Durant was there but there is no confusion or question now. The Thunder have handed the keys to the car over to Westbrook and they are trying to fill the backseat with role players that can bring the ma championship.

Let’s face it, $21 million a year is a lot for a guy who has not played on a good team yet in the NBA. Oladipo will help the Thunder but he is also eating a lot of money they could use to get another superstar-caliber player. He is not a championship player who you can give the ball to if Westbrook is struggling or needs a break. So, the Thunder better hope Westbrook doesn’t get hurt because if he does, they will not compete with the supporting cast they have.