Nearly eight months after having surgery on a ruptured quad tendon, Pacers guard Victor Oladipo doesn’t want to talk about the rehab process, reports Scott Agness of The Athletic. Oladipo began on-court workouts in June, but he hasn’t practiced against anyone. He said he’s working on “a little bit of everything,” but doesn’t want to give away any secrets.
“Ah, I’m getting there,” Oladipo said. “I’m working my way there. You can’t rush these things, you just got to take your time. At the end of the day, Rome wasn’t built in one day.”
People close to Oladipo have talked about his work ethic and dedication. He has adapted his shooting method and now has a smoother shot with a quicker release. The Pacers are monitoring his progress, but haven’t set any sort of timetable for his return.
“I’m just excited to play basketball again, honestly,” Oladipo told Agness. “Just go out there and compete at the highest level possible. I got a lot to let go, so I’m looking forward to letting it go.”
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