Cohen 8‑Ball: Projecting Stats for 2013‑14 Season
1 / 8Victor Oladipo Points: 15.2 Assists: 5.1 Rebounds: 4.9 Steals: 1.9 Blocks: 0.6 Josh Cohen’s Analysis: These would be impressive stats for a rookie, especially if he doesn’t start most of the year. His numbers may also fluctuate depending on which guard position he generally plays. It’s also likely that Oladipo’s overall numbers will be deflated somewhat because he will not be expected to carry the Magic in any particular category. Sure, if he was handed the keys like Damian Lillard was last year in Portland, it’s certainly within Oladipo’s capacity to rack up substantial statistics. However, the Magic are not relying on Oladipo or any one specific player to light up the box score on any given night.