Victor Oladipo Opens Up About Battling LeBron, Learning From Russell Westbrook, Injuries and More
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- čas přidán 12. 10. 2022
- Today's episode of The Old Man and The Three is a long time coming as we welcome in Miami Heat guard, Victor Oladipo. In this interview, we dive deep into the ups and downs of Vic's career and how his mindset has changed over the years. Topics include: Training in Southern California, his impression of Chet Holmgren defending NBA all-stars like Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid in pick-up games, the various injuries he suffered with The Indiana Pacers and The Miami Heat, getting traded from The Orlando Magic and The Oklahoma City Thunder, how his perspective changed after being traded and injured so many times, how devastating it was to suffer two significant injuries after finally achieving his goals of being THE GUY on an NBA team, how he had to change his entire attitude towards life after these injuries, his background of always being overlooked in high school, his Tom Crean recruitment story with Indiana, what he learned by playing with Russell Westbrook on The Oklahoma City Thunder, Victor recalls playing against The Philadelphia 76ers during one of JJ Redick's best games in Philly, Vic's takeaways from going toe-to-toe with LeBron James and The Cleveland Cavaliers in The Eastern Conference Finals, discussing if that was the best version of LeBron, discussing "Heat Culture" and so much more.
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Tommy and JJ have been on a tear since their return. Nothing better to start my day off 🫡
Right? They single handedly got the media back on Ben Simmons’ side lol
facts bro
Shout out to you bro this my off day too lol
I completely and absolutely agree.
They have hit the ground running and are on fire!
This pod is top tier
This podcast has done wonders to humanize professional basketball players, and in turn athletes in general.
It makes me more of a fan of the players I'm already a fan of.. great episode!
Exactly my thoughts as well. We often forget the people behind the incredible ball talent and these dudes are some of the most interesting to humble to entertaining outside of ball we still want to listen to. Awesome to hear there pov's and expierences
amazing content, for the one time. Lets give Tommy his flowers.
JJ is incredible and has an incredible experience in the highest level of basketball in the planet, but to have someone whos able to take the backseat on topics and also drive home really hard hitting questions (even light ones "how long you done karaoke") Tommy is a legendary fit. The way he assists this podcast by allowing easy carefree informative energy in the room, feels like alot to do with him.
Love the pod appreciate you both keeping this amazing show going!
Very good way to put it. Super, super underrated and definitely has a rare level of humbleness to really be good with questions - yet still take the backseat. He’s awesome
Found Tommy’s burner
I agree no Tommy slander allowed!!
@@meznba7323 was about to say this lmao
The Chris bosh kinda role🙌
So happy Vic is better now
TIMESTAMPS ⏭️
04:05 Go-to Karaoke song and singing talent 🎵
06:30 Summer Basketball Runs in LA 🏃🏾♂️🏀
10:30 Looking back at previous years and preparation coming into this summer ☀️
14:15 Learning to understand the body as a result of significant injuries 🤕
16:20 Cause of first tendon tear 😫
20:12 Second injury 🤕
22:38 Any regrets on that part of your life/career.
24:00 How difficult was the physical and mental toll of recovering through serious injuries.
31:20 Viral quote about being one of the best players in the world 🌎 and journey into basketball 🏀
40:50 Being overlooked in early years - factors that contribute.
44:30 Gaining college coach's trust 🤝🏽
46:23 Fueling motivation through doubts by teams offering vet minimums 🤨
50:40 Experience at OKC & Russell Westbrook 😏
52:05 Impression made on JJ during first game against VO 🤯
55:59 Lessons learned from LeBron during playoff series 🧠
1:00:40 Miami Heat Culture 🔥
Hire this man
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Legend
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Goat
The detail Vic went into talking about his injury was special. From the mental challenges to the physical challenges. Having to subconsciously adjust his game to “make it work.” Even something as simple as not wanting to drive for more than 30 minutes because of how grueling rehabbing and injury is. This is definitely TOP 5 interviews JJ and Tommy
I love this dude. He’s so genuine. I’m. Glad he stayed with the Heat
one of my favorite episodes of all time, Vic has always been so eloquent and articulate but the way he described his injury and how he dealt with it is top 2 not 2. hope he goes off this year and gets a huge pay day to stay with the Heat. shoutout Vic 💪🏽
Victor Oladipo is such an old soul and a high class dude, very talented musician and a dangerous basketball player on both ends, let's wish for him to stay healthy through out the season.
Bro, this Episode it me hard..
I’ve broke my ACL twice, and hearing Olapido’s story is like, bro thats me! All the bad days, the “Dark Place”, the responsability to get better and better everyday. That was the worst 2 and a half years of my life, but that made who I am.
And Thank God I’m doing what a love again. ❤️
So happy for Vic and pray he has the best season of his career! OLA-DI-PO!!!!!!!! Lets GO HEAT!!! 🔥🔥🔥🏆🏆🏆
As a Pacers fan, I really wish nothing but the best for Victor Oladipo and hope he will have an amazing full year comeback.
Tough to watch him talk about the injuries and all that, especially after the patellar tendon tear… hope he can bounce back once again! Heat culture🔥🏀
I will always root for players like Oladipo and John Wall. Great talents that went through some rough injuries and bad moments, mentally and physically.
I hope both of them will have a bounce back type of season this year.
I would love for you guys to have Derrick Rose on - from being a once in a generation talent and the youngest MVP ever, to going through what he did and how he got to where he is now.
51:06 major pause. Bro just kept going too😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I had to yell "AYYOOOOO" just to reset the room im in by myself 😂😂
I got alot of time for Oladipo man. Guy is a ...well a Victor. Looking forward to his 'comeback tour' this season.
Ngl I didn't think this interview was going to be so good but I feel like Oladipo feelin to show everyone his best basketball this year. I always associated him with that Chris Smoove saying but it was so so cool to hear Vic and JJ break down not only a game they had together but the play call & tendencies that set it up. Jj you do your best work out of a suit & I only watch those BS lamestream media shows if you are on as a commentator. Post drama or setbacks, it seemed like players had to act as prey to the ignorant & loud to try and do well under the bright lights but there's a better way on your pod & point forward now or even just great players to tell their story in general.
Look how happy they are talking about that game like an old man and his big fish stories.
That specific injury question from Tommy was a really good one. That made me think back to a big injury that I had that I was actually grateful for. I feel it may be stronger afterwards with the recovery. Mine was my second time I dislocated my right knee.
Can relate to Vic more than you can imagine. Tore my patellar my junior year of D1 basketball, right before he tore his quad tendon. Very similar, gruesome injury to the quad tendon rupture he had. Everyone wants to categorize it like an ACL tear but it it much harder to be effective on the court after recovery.
When he tells his story I can imagine my 20 year old self going through the same battles and emotions. Great pod. Forever a fan of Vic.
Tommy asked very little but asked exactly the right questions at the right time!!! JJ u have a hell of a partner I hope u appreciate him as much as we do.
One of the only shows where the Cohost actually brings value and asks good questions
Blessings to Victor & I'm happy he's still in the NBA with everything he's gone through with injuries. Great interview JJ
U gotta commend Vic for coming back after all he’s been through. A true warrior
This is one of the most powerful pod I have listened to in a while. Thanks JJ. and Thank you Vic for sharing!
JJ, you’re the reason I wore #4 from elementary to college, used to wear your Duke jersey to school in 3rd grade till I outgrew it. It’s so dope seeing your podcast , it sounds creepy but people like me have followed your whole journey since you were 18. You’re an idol to many. Keep doin good with the responsibility you carry
Always been a fan of Vic and glad to see him back. His approach to what he has gone through and his mindset moving forward is incredible. Great podcast!
I would love to see you interview D🌹
Love listening to a podcast episode every Thursday morning prior to the gym. Thank you for this JJ🤞🏼
I love Vic. He really seems like one of the good guys of the NBA. I'll always be rooting for him.
What an amazing human being, great episode, one of my favorites
Man hearing this from Vic is honestly so real, man proved it can be done, Miami all the way this season 🌴 🔥
This is one of the best podcast episode ever
January 29, 2020 gotta be my favorite Oladipo moment. Came back from an injury and calmly hit a deep 3 to send the game to OT vs the Bulls. Still get chills hearing the commentator yell “ohh he’s back! He’s back ladies and gentleman”
Thank you for bringing a table of contents. Hopefully all that is in order so it’s easier to scroll through the show
Good content with another one of my favs Vic! Him and PG two of my favorite especially bouncing back from they injuries !! #Respect
Unreal Episode, the story about him in high school up to the league is some of the most inspiring stuff ever
I love Victor. I love hearing him sing, hearing him Talk, and watching him play. Can't wait to listen to this interview
Love watching these. So much overall life wisdom... and coming from my favorite sport.
one time for Oladipo for real, i hope he can stay healthy and make all star again
Keep up the great content! 🙏🏽
Victor is such a smart player, really enjoyed watching this one. Tommy with the good questions as well.
Super good episode and I didn't expect it at all.
Love the episodes boys, hope to see you on ESPN with the season starting soon Jj
Victor is a incredible person.
Dope to see Oladipo back and healthy! Very talented when healthy. 💪🏽
I love this podcast so much
Wow. I had no idea of what kind of person Oladipo is, such a great interview and incredible person.
Definitely one of the podcast I needed to here
When he said Stan, my love for this podcast and jj reddick in particular grew
New favorite episode ever.
I’ve heard Vic on every single podcast and it’s always good!
Facts
Very good interview victor is such a humble guy
Already one of my favorite episodes. Bless you two, Dipo and the comment section! Reflect Dipo's energy which he shared to your core of people.
as a casual basketball fan, this pod is awesome! I've watched a few now and they have some incredible insights! SHAHT AHT JJ for going on the Pat Mcafee Show otherwise I wouldn't have heard of this pod!
I didn’t know too much about victor but he just gained a new fan!
Such a good timing for this to drop!❤
I commented on the clip but I want to say this again, as an athletic trainer I love this convo and Vic opening up about his physical and mental journey of an injury. People do not understand the mental toll it can take on someone when their body is their livelihood. Should really put in perspective guys like KD and Klay, just as popular examples, who have had brutal injuries to literally coming back the same player. Respect the guys who are always on the floor ✊🏼 awesome interview JJ
really liked this one... Oladipo's a real one
Pacers fan here. I wish you nothing but the best Victor. Can't imagine how difficult it must've been to find out the first surgery wasn't done correctly.
Much respect 💪🏿
Felt this. Wouldn't be surprised for another MIP
Listening to Victor Oladipo, now that's money.
VO man top 3 fav players rn, he the Xfactor and will make his full comeback this szn🐐
Hoo Hoo Hooooooosiers!! Love vic, keep playing hard my man
love it!!
DIPO ball out for us heatlifers brother, all the power and life in you💪💪
Rooting for Vic. What a badass.
Time stamps, okay fine. But I appreciate the free flow of conversation. Good stuff guys! And Victor, kudos and good luck to you this year
This podcast is making me love basketball again
Damn what an amazing interview
Can I just say how much I liked that cash app ad. Something about it makes me happy.
Oladipo 🔥🔥
Vic is very courageous to let us listen to his journey without all the smoke and lights other players have sometimes trying to be cool 24/7
Great interview
That ladies and gentlemen is how you break the ice on an interview. That karaoke thing really relax victor and prepped him for the rest of the interview. Amazing job!
Best NBA podcast in the world
Excited for Vic to play after a healthy offseason. Lets go Heat!
Keep coming keep coming keep coming keep coming
This interview has really made me like oladipo. Great podcast, great platform
I say this about every player on every episode lol.
A Miami Heat player on the podcast? So unusual! ;) Always been a fan of Oladipo. I hope he regains his all Star form this year
I remember being 11 years old seeing Vic play at his high school in DC after being drafted by the Magic. Got on the floor and shot around with him and watched him play KD. Automatically knew he was a good guy with drive. Hope he gets back to the point of himself that satisfies him.
Best episode to date! Amazing human being that continues to work towards his goal despite the overwhelming challenges, a true inspiration to all who have faced or are facing life adversities and setbacks!
41:20 I haven't listened to Vic's answer, but I have one of my own from teaching different college students (I taught math at a community college for 15 years). Every person has to decide for themselves that they want it, and a lot of guys who reach the top of whatever league they're playing in feel like they've arrived and they don't necessarily slack off, per se, but they're less motivated to keep evolving, keep adapting, keep learning. They might still be trying very hard, but they haven't had the experience of trying hard and _not_ being the best - when they try hard, they win MVP of whatever league they're in, they become top 20 recruits, people laud them and their talent. It can be very hard to get away from that since it's worked so well for so long, so even if they really do have the drive to be the best, success can breed complacency, sure, but it can also breed conservatism (not in the political sense, but in the sense of resistance to change).
I used to ask my very best students how I could get my other students to be more like them. What were their best habits? To what did they attribute their own success? Were there things they would do differently if they could go back? The answers I got were all over the map, but the best one was "Give them a couple years out of high school. Let them figure out that they really want to be here." Maybe it's just because that was what I already thought, but it seemed like the best answer I ever got. If they want it and they want to change and they want to earn it, they're going to be successful. If not, not.
what a good dude. Hope he dominates this year
Not a drill we are back to the heat culture podcast and I’m lovin it
Let’s go Heat! 🏆 🏆 🏆
the image of JJ doing Stan in my head has my DEAD 😭
Best thumbnail of all time
Stan is such a jj reddick song i love it😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Will you guys ever add chapters again to the videos?
Victor was/is a bucket I hope he gets back to form and able to lead a team
You all would have said no at first. I'm so glad this is a yes.
They beat my cousin back to back years in the championship😢. I remember Vic being Uber athletic. Grant being very versatile. We couldn’t stand Quinn cook though😅
"Lebron knew how what was needed from him and when" This is the most important factor that can never be brought up in a box score or stats
Facts people who went to war with him knows this too. You can also see it too.
The goaltend on dipo was a good no call anyway bc the cavs were supposed to have the ball from the previous possession…. Refs called out of bounds on cavs it was actually out on pacers‼️
Hola Dipo #letsgetit #heatnation
Love the podcast! If y’all can get Derrick Rose on here it would be amazing.
I knew Joel and Chet were balling together this summer. I didn't know KD and Vic were present.
Victor is very wise
Watching jj reddicks podcast on the clock, that’s money 🙏
Niceeee