Category Archives: Victor Oladipo

Victor Oladipo open to singing the national anthem before Pacers home game

Victor Oladipo wouldn’t commit to singing the United States’ national anthem before a Pacers game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, but he isn’t ruling it out.

“Maybe one day, we’ll see,” he said with a big grin.

Oladipo is beloved in Indiana for what he did down in Bloomington while at IU, and for what he has already done in his short time with the Pacers. …

Victor Oladipo named NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday. Oladipo earns the honor — for the first time — after averaging over 28 points over Indiana’s three-game span and leading the Pacers to two victories.

The 6-foot-5 shooting guard led the Pacers in scoring in each of its three games this past week, and has been Indiana’s leading …

Victor Oladipo on his game-winning shot: ‘It’s stuff you dream about’

It wasn’t a buzzer-beater but it sure felt like more than a game-winning jumper.

With forward LaMarcus Alridge defending after Danny Green switched onto Domantas Sabonis, Victor Oladipo knew it was on him to take advantage of the switch and to get a shot off.

He went between his legs, two dribbles left, hop back, high follow-through … and in from around 27 feet out. …

Oladipo gives game ball to Glenn Robinson III

There he was watching his team pull out a 97-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. He was happy for his team to be back in Indy following a three-game road trip, and elated to be courtside for their afternoon game.

Glenn Robinson III, who underwent left ankle surgery two weeks ago, traded in a uniform for a maroon sportcoat and wore a …

Pacers impressed by turnout for FanJam 2017; Anigbogu wins Rookie Show

Thousands of fans packed Bankers Life Fieldhouse on a rainy, cool day in Indianapolis on Sunday. The Colts were off, and by design, the Pacers could reintroduce themselves to fans in Central Indiana.

At their annual FanJam, free for all, fans had the chance to see the new-look Pacers in action — along with the fresh paint job on the court, new lighting system … …

Blessed to share his gift, Victor Oladipo releases EP

Victor Oladipo first began singing publicly in 2011.

It was near the end of his freshman year and Indiana University was holding its now annual end-of-the-year awards banquet, the Spirit of Indiana Showcase, which resembled the ESPYs.

Inside the IU Auditorium, he performed ‘U Got it Bad’ by Usher and killed it. It was April, 2011 and unfortunately the video has been deleted after being …

Pacers Last Week: Oct. 9 — 2-0 start to preseason, more minutes for Wilkins, Reggie in Indy, Oladipo releases album

A lot happens each week with the Pacers and it’s not easy to stay on top of it. Introducing a new weekly feature, Pacers Last Week, which should help keep you up-to-date on all things Pacers.

The regular season is 10 days away!

Rookie Ike Anigbogu participated in a team scrimmage for the first time since being drafted 47th overall in June. He’s still rehabbing…

Pacers Last Week: Sept. 18 — Oladipo in NY, PS&E honored, PA announcer needed, gold uniforms unveiled

A lot happens each week with the Pacers and it’s not easy to stay on top of it. Introducing a new weekly feature, Pacers Last Week, which should help keep you up-to-date on all things Pacers.

Media day is just one week away…

Victor Oladipo spent much of the week in New York, both working out with other NBA players at the local Lifetime Athletic,…