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Thunder: Top five shooting guards in OKC history

By Tony Heim

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3. Victor Oladipo

That’s right. I am going against everything I just said regarding Roberson over Waiters. Do I feel bad about it? Nope.

Jan 18, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (21) defends during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (21) defends during the first quarter at Amway Center. Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Oladipo is easily the most talented shooting guard to live in Oklahoma City since James Harden. In fact, you could make a case he’s a better two-way player. I wouldn’t, but the argument is there.

Victor is going to be a menace for OKC. His running mate has evolved from Elfrid Payton to Russ; that in itself should bump up Oladipo’s play immensely. The scary secret about Oladipo’s game is his offense. Homie can get it done on both sides of the floor.

Oladipo averaged 16 points a game last season. His splits: 44% from the field, 35% from three and 83% from the line. Now he’s actually going to be surrounded with offensive threats like Westbrook and Enes Kanter so the floor will be more open than a 24-hour McDonald’s.

It’s going to be great watching Oladipo this season. You might be mad about this now, but wait until the season gets started. Than you might be mad he isn’t higher on this list…

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