Oladipo wrote an open letter to NBA general managers, expressing his desire to return to the court.

September 2nd - Victor Oladipo, a two-time NBA All -Star, is striving to return to the NBA . The 34- year-old former second overall pick published an open letter to NBA general managers on The Players' Tribune , hoping for a chance to prove himself again.

The 34- year -old Oladipo has not played in an NBA game since April 2023. While playing for the Miami Heat, he suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee, following a ruptured quadriceps tendon in his right knee in 2019. These consecutive serious injuries severely impacted his career, and he has never played more than 42 games in a single season since.

“ I believe I’m finally recovered. I believe there’s still exciting basketball ahead of me, and more importantly, I can still help my team win, ” Oladipo wrote. “ I believe I can be a valuable member of the NBA . All I need now is a chance to prove myself. ”

Last season, Oladipo joined the Wisconsin Bucks, the Bucks' G League affiliate, playing 26 games and averaging 13.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. During this year's Summer League, he also participated in a private workout for NBA team management, hoping to allay concerns about his physical condition.

Oladipo was a two-time All-Star in his career, averaging 16.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per game over 10 NBA seasons . Now, he hopes to make one last effort to return to the NBA .

“ I don’t know how my basketball journey will ultimately end. Maybe a team will give me a chance, maybe not. It depends on you, ” he wrote . “ But if you are in the management of an NBA team and have taken the time to read this letter, I sincerely thank you. ”

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