Victor Oladipo has emerged as one of the better shooting guards in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers, but it appears the Pacers now will be without their best scorer for some time.
Oladipo was stretchered off in the second quarter of Wednesday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors after suffering a right knee injury. The 26-year-old awkwardly fell while chasing down a loose ball and immediately clutched his knee while writhing in pain. Team trainers placed a towel over Oladipo’s knee while teammates looked on in concern in a tense moment.
Let's really, really, really, really hope that Vic is alright. Oladipo goes down with an apparent knee injury and it didn't look good. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/CA6LacMo87
— Bally Sports Indiana (@BallySportsIN) January 24, 2019
(You can watch a slow-motion replay here)
The Pacers confirmed the injury was serious and that Oladipo is scheduled for an MRI.
Pacers officially say Oladipo suffered "a serious injury" to his right knee. He will have an MRI tomorrow. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/mIKuLek3Lf
— Bally Sports Indiana (@BallySportsIN) January 24, 2019
Oladipo is averaging 19.2 points a game with the Pacers. After the injury, many NBA superstars sent their well wishes Oladipo’s way on Twitter.
🙏🏾‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ @VicOladipo
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 24, 2019
https://twitter.com/Yg_Trece/status/1088239643823362048
Prayers up for my homie @VicOladipo 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) January 24, 2019
