Victor Oladipo's extension does not change stakes of Serge Ibaka trade

Victor Oladipo’s extension does not change stakes of Serge Ibaka trade

Oct 30, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor Oladipo (5) drives to the basket in front of Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 18, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) warms up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

The equation remains the same

Oladipo’s smaller-than-expected extension certainly could make Magic fans think perhaps they could have kept Oladipo (and Fournier, deciding what to do with the two wings at another time).

The Magic’s needs are still the same though. They needed the rim protection and defensive interior toughness. And entering the season, at least they got that.

Oladipo’s extension may give Magic fans some pause. It may give the Magic front office some pause as they re-evaluate what they did.

It does not change much for how the Magic will evaluate this trade. Ultimately, the Magic’s trade for Ibaka is successful if he delivers defensively and gets the Magic into the Playoffs.

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How the Magic move forward is dependent on Ibaka and the team delivering on these goals.