Miami's Victor Oladipo Talks Injury Comeback, Jimmy Butler & Playing the Celtics | Pivot Podcast

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Ahead of Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals, Miami Guard, Victor Oladipo, joins The Pivot to talk about his storied comeback from injury and his journey that landed him on the Miami Heat. From #2 Draft Pick to five different teams to an injury that most thought he may never play again...Oladipo beat the odds to work his way back into the lineup in time for Miami to be heating up in the playoffs.
Victor explains the pain and frustrations behind his quad injury and the recovery process mentally and physically sharing the struggles but accepting the challenge to be better everyday. Fred shares his own challenges on rebounding from injuries and the emotions that come with it while Ryan discusses some specifics about the illness when he was on the Steelers to recovering and playing a year later in the Super Bowl.
The guys ask about the locker room and who the leaders are while wondering what playing with Jimmy Butler is like and the mindset the Heat have heading into the finals. Oladipo explains what makes the team so special is that they don't care about opinions of others and embrace being the underdog. When everyone counts us out, we just focus on winning and the leadership of Butler is the glue to the team right now.
Ryan talks through the match up against the Celtics and the similarities the teams share but Oladipo recognizes it's going to be a fight but that his team is prepared for the fight.
Channing asks about the rumors of Vic turning down 45million from Houston and Vic sets the record straight about those comments and then goes on to say how he is thankful for all the obstacles because they have landed him where he belongs now. Closing out the show, Channing mentions to Oladipo how his wife is a big fan of Oladipo's music and asks if singing is his way of picking up girls.
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[@rickycouture7224]

It's great to see Fred be honest with Victor without minimizing his story! He has a great deal of empathy for him, but I think it's important in those moments to let people know there's others who have gone through it, too. Victor can hopefully walk away from this episode with that perspective, because he does give off the impression that he's the only one in the world to have setbacks. I had stroke this past winter and lost my speech entirely, as well as my entire right side. It took forever to get back to normal, but that's life. I was just grateful to not lose my life, to still be here and to have my family. I'm young, I don't smoke, I don't do drugs, I eat right, but it happened to me all the same just as it can happen to anyone. Victor's fortunate it was only a knee. He's fortunate everyday he's able to play professional basketball. I don't say that at all to minimize his story, though, because I realize that it was very hard to battle back from. I do wish him a great recovery and a great career!

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@@dnicmartinez: This felt different. I do hear what you're saying, but in this case I think he really needed to hear what Fred said. For instance, him making a big deal about his mother being pushed aside while he was being carted off; That's security doing their job. They have no idea who's related to whom, but still he took it as a slight. Same with the doctors who performed surgery. There's an off-chance every surgery goes wrong, especially when you have to go in with a scalpel to repair something. Fred and Ryan know all about that, which is why it's good for him to hear their stories.

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[@kevinhuber8723]

Born and raised in Indy. Victor was a breath of fresh air for the entire State of Indiana. One heck of a ball player and a reminder that basketball is a team sport. Vic carried the Pacers as if he were born to do so. The injury and timing made things even more difficult. His heart drove him back to early which led to even more problems. The NBA needs more players of Victor's caliber. GO HOOSIERS

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“Count it all joy”🙏🏽 much respect to Vic for keeping it real about his process to greatness. Relates to everyone who’s had to grind through trials. Much respect to RC/Freddy as well. All of y’all are living testaments that our uphill battles are well worth it in the long run💯

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Idk who this young man is, but I really feel for what he’s been through. I totally gained a lot of respect for him. He exudes great energy and confidence about himself. Channing ain’t right “ his house isn’t furnished.” You goin leave that man alone.

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This was another hit interview.

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I saw Vic develop at IU with Will Sheehey. He has come a long way. That man came in early every game to shoot since freshman year. I'm glad he is reaping the fruits of his labor.

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That's the DeMatha way!

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Whenever they crossover to different sports it seems so natural. Doesn’t seem forced like when they did it on other podcast

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Victor im glad you're on the team stay up homie.. Heat Nation!!

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VO came up big for the Heat tonight.. Keep it up!! You got the heart of a champion!

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I remember going to a game in ATL when VO played for OKC and he went baseline 🥶. It was one of the best in game dunks I’ve ever seen in person. Everybody in the building went wild. Russ had a triple double that night too lol. Keep going My brother 🦾

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Vic is so damn well spoken. I enjoyed this ALOT

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Great to see Chef Nancy after all this time. I miss her too.

[@idgaf2024]

No matter what time it is we gon lace ‘‘em up and we gon boogie. Love it. Rooting for you guys

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“ Victor Oladipo count it all joy, trials and tribulations are the best kind, I love it 👏🏾

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This podcast is everything... Seeing 3 Black wealth Kings talk real and motivate our community is goals... Hof Fred Taylor

[@TheSportsandFilmFellowship]

Thank you Fred for understanding Vic and then having a teaching moment ✊🏽🙏🏽

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Great interview. I loved the display of Victor’s candidness, vulnerability, and honesty. He allowed us to really see Him. (Rooting for you VO!) Pivot, keep doing what you do!

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Big ups to the Pivot staff. Great content, and RC thanks for promoting sickle cell awareness, I have 2 sons 31, 24 that have it. I always told them that they have SC and not the other way around, so control it with a healthy lifestyle. God bless you guys. Real talk.

[@rlsmokes]

We ain’t forgot about you, V.O!!! Great interview!! Got me ready to go hoop when you said, “We don’t care about none of that! All we’re worried about are those two rims, 4 lines and whoever they put out there!” 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@cedroq2966]

Great show. I love how you guys sat back and let him express himself. It was awesome to watch and listen to raw emotion

[@KenGlo]

I always liked his energy good dude wish him more success then he already had keep grinding Vic!

[@Bri-mi8nz]

I literally smiled this entire interview.. You can see, feel and hear V.O’s passion for the game. I’m so happy for him and how far he’s come.. ♥️♥️♥️

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I have been watching Victor play since high school and he’s the truth. Love it

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*Pivot pulled the Chef Nancie card and it was highly effective* 🔥👩🏾‍🍳🔥

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y'all never disappoint! the Heat are gonna win this one out now

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RC, Channing and Fred we need a D Rose episode!

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[@dorianoo1804]

Soo happy to see vic getting back 💪🏾

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Man I been rooting for Vic for a while. Always felt he was underrated in his prime. I think he will be a key contributor on a championship time b4 the end of his career. Keep pushing

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Chef Nancie is back. It’s just getting better and better. ✨✨✨ And VO, you are spectacular! Real talk from a DUBS fan. Can’t wait to see you dunk.

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S/O for that Chef Nancy moment. Forever Genuine. Y’all Never Miss 🏆

[@MrMarkt99]

The hats is too fresh this episode

[@Shemzinho]

Once Vic went to Indiana, he took off. The Pacers should’ve beat the Cavs in 2018 minus a few suspect ref calls. Once he tore his quad the next season that was sad to see. Glad he found a home in Miami now

[@Flameville]

They ran into the monster that was 2018 bron it was so close and I’ll always remember that pacers team as the team that almost handed bron his first ever lost in the first round.

[@fritzspry8899]

@@Flameville Awho? A monster? Talking bout MR. 3-6-1 and had to have 2 superstars to even win? Yall mfs gotta stop that shxt. I mean he's nice but he effected everyones game to make him shine and have all the fkn stats. He's a 1 trick pony

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2018 bron was not losing to no team in the east

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@@moman3w That's why he fled 3 times right? Lets keep it a buck now

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@@fritzspry8899 okay and for about a decade never lost to a team in the east what i said is still true bucko

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I think what makes this show so good is the guys just say hello and the guests start talking. Like they've been waiting to get something off their chest and are finally in a safe space to do so. Freddy T, there's nothing fragile about you 💪🏽. The Pivot is A1.

[@whodat5492]

An Active player in the playoffs?!?! This is a big deal! Let me get my LIKE in early!

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Me too 😉

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Got both of you

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@@TheSabanrab Wasup brother

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Respect to VO, process is tough for alot guys in the league.

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[@rockafellagold]

Your Role is what you make it, if he go out there and drop back to back 30 - 40 point game his minutes will definitely go up

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Heat Nation Babyyy….and yesss I’ve been asking for chef

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Best Podcast. Inspirational on so many levels. Never give up, always stay positive and keep grinding. Much Pivot Family 🔥🖤!!!

[@tedlessor3887]

Vic is Miami x-factor trust me. He is on the the perfect team to flourish. And this episode shows us that we should not trust doctors like they are gods.

[@thestreet_Doc]

Facts

[@Heatfan1214]

💯. Doctors don’t know everything

[@sniper7ize]

BEEN FOLLOWING VICTOR OLADIPO SINCE HIS IU DAYS. HE’S A GREAT PLAYER. IT’S UNFORTUNATE HE GOT ALL THESE INJURIES

[@silvinoestrada9171]

Great Episode guys! It's crazy how much Victor opened up from the get go. That's a testament to you guys and making y'alls guest feel comfortable. He's been through a lot. Hope all his hard work pays off and they win that Championship he's after. See y'all next week.

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The crew has it podcast bringing so much competition

[@onetimelife1]

Shout out to Victor. Show/Guests only gets better and better 💯🔥💪🏾

[@milhoodclick]

as a mavs fan i been wanting vic for a minute. all his injuries and everything else. since his college days he's a baller and a hustler. great interview as always guys!

[@newtap]

Yes Fred, HEAT IN 5!

[@DavidAG3]

The intro is so fire Great interview

[@chukkpurdy5151]

Yea I kno the feeling I was playing streetball went up for jumper an heard a pop in my knee I went down and everybody out there took off running calling EMS I look down the top of my knee cap was at the bottom they told me ruptured my patella tendon an some other damaged to my knee so bro I glad you back out on the court bro

[@MovingLikeItachi]

Bro as a heat fan it’s gonna be long good fight against the Celtics

[@Tstacks773]

I see y’all doing the betting game stuff now and Damn chef Nancie came with y’all lmao sends a message to IAA it’s podcast wars 💯

[@vizionaryentertainment8464]

I remember when the Pacers trade happened I thought that was forsure the perfect fit for him to finally take that next step

[@willib323]

Vic been A1 since college, he's been great since college. He's a even better person

[@nicolemoore746]

Great interview.. man y’all rocking it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@walabok1269]

Really impressed by the quality of the interviews. what the hosts have is CHEMISTRY! congrats and keep it up. God bless! Also impressed by the maturity of V. Oladipo

[@chefnanciegreene6388]

Love Love Love My Guys!

[@whodat5492]

We miss yo sweet sexy self 😍🥰🤣

[@ogflowers1578]

We miss you chef nancie!