Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Victor Oladipo

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Victor Oladipo, Orlando Magic, Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks

Dec 20, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) shoots over Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) during the second quarter of a basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

2017 Outlook

Victor Oladipo was entering a big year this year with his eligibility for an extension this summer. The Magic will have a decision to make on whether they want to offer him an extension.

And that is where his summer begins.

Oladipo likely feels he is worth a max contract. And he certainly has the talent to be worth that. But the Magic are not likely making that offer. Not yet at least. His inconsistent season likely makes them a bit leery — not until after free agency plays out.

The decision might have to come quicker too. Oladipo will be one of the more valuable trade assets the Magic have. Someone else out there probably believes Oladipo is a max player. Being on the last year of his rookie contract, they may be willing to offer something valuable to acquire him.

So the Magic have a decision to make when it comes to Oladipo. One they have to make pretty early on.

If they believe he can be their max guy and are willing to commit, they hang on to him and give him that chance to prove it — or just give him the max extension now. If not, it might be time to figure out his value and move on from him for something more certain.

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