Victor Oladipo: Family, Career, Injury & Net Worth

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Victor Oladipo is one of the most renowned basketball players in America. He is currently playing in the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

However, he has been playing basketball for quite a long time now. Despite being a basketball player, he had to go through many hurdles.

First, in January 2019, Victor suffered a ruptured quadriceps tendon in his right knee. Then, he had surgery to repair his ruptured quadriceps tendon on May 13. 

Whatever the situation, he never lost his passion for basketball and always played with full determination.

Moreover, the player has never failed to make his fans happy and proud. As a result, he also has a huge fan following around the globe.

Victor Oladipo in the court ready to play
Victor Oladipo in the court ready to play(Source: Victor’s Instagram)

So, in this article, we will get to learn some amazing facts about this great player.

But, before that, let’s have a look at the quick facts of the great player Victor Oladipo.

Victor Oladipo: Quick Facts

Full Name Kehinde Babatunde Victor Oladipo
Date Of Birth May 4, 1992
Place Of Birth Silver Spring, Maryland
Nick/Pet Name Victor Oladipo
Religion Christianity
Nationality American
Current Works Miami heat
Father’s Name Christopher Oladipo
Mother’s Name Joan Amanze Oladipo
Number Of Siblings Three Sisters
Residence Miami Beach
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Age [calculate_yearsdatestring=”05/04/1992”]
Height ‎1.93 m/6’4″
Weight 213 lbs/96 kg
Eye color Dark Brown
Hair color Black
Shoe Size 16
School DeMatha High School
College Indiana University
Marital Status Unmarried
Profession Basketball Player
Sexual Orientation Straight
Body type Fit and Muscular
Net worth $40 Million 
Salary $21 Million 
Active Since 2013
Position Shooting guard or point guard
Social Media Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
Merch Card, Jersey
Last Updated [current month], [current year]

Victor Oladipo: Personal Life & Family

Oladipo of Miami Heat was born on May 4, 1992, in Silver Spring, Maryland. But, he was raised in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Most people know him as Victor Oladipo, but his real name is Kehinde Babatunde Victor Oladipo. As of now, he is not married and has no children.

Joan Amanze Oladipo and Christopher Oladipo are his parents, who are Nigerian Immigrants.

His mother, Joan Amanze Oladipo, works as a nurse, whereas his father, Christopher Oladipo, had received his Ph.D. in behavioral science from the University of Maryland, College Park.

He presently is a public health executive for Prince George’s County, Maryland. He is the brother of three sisters named Kristine, Kendra, and Victoria Oladipo.

His sister Kendra became deaf while in second grade. Similarly, Victor and Victoria Oladipo are twin siblings.

Victor Oladipo: Education

Victor is well educated and also has completed his bachelor’s. He completed his school at DeMatha High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, and attended college at Indiana University.

Oladipo acquired a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with an emphasis on broadcast sports communication.

As he was interested in basketball from his school time, he continued to play basketball after graduating. He followed his passion and ended becoming a great professional basketball player.

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Victor Oladipo: Age, Height, & Weight

As of 2024, Victor is [calculate_yearsdatestring=”05/04/1992”] years. He is quite fit and muscular. His current weight is 97 kg which is around 213 lbs.

Surely, Victor is taking good care of his health and diet. He is also quite tall, 6 feet 3 inches, to be precise. 

Victor Oladipo: Career

Early Career

Oladipo began to play basketball a little early in life. While he was on the college level, he started his career by playing with the Indian Hoosiers.

He won many games too while playing with them. Victor played almost 32 games while playing for the Hoosiers, making him one of the best players in the country at that time.

When he played with Hoosiers, he made out to the Big Ten All-Defensive team twice (2012 and 2013). After he competed in WCAC, he became very popular by winning the tournament.

Due to his skills and abilities, he comprehended in the NBA All-star team for the first time. After he matriculates in high school, sport and basketball have become a stereotypical part of his life.

However, after granting diplomas from high school, he has broken several records in basketball with Indian Hoosiers.

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Professional Career

After playing with Indian Hoosiers for a long time, he was ready to be developed as a professional basketball player. So, in 2013, Oladipo was officially established as a professional basketball player and is still doing so.

Victor has been playing in the shooting guard or point guard position for a long time. However, he started his professional career in NBA with Orlando Magic.

As a late player for Chris Webber’s team, Victor participated in the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge in February 2014.

Then, after their fourth-year team option, the Magic expanded his rookie scale contract for one more season.

Within the first year with the team, he made it to NBA All-Rookie’s first team. In 2013, the NBA.com Rookie survey selected Victor as the second most athletic Rookie.

Then in 2016, Orlando Magic traded him to Oklahoma City Thunder.

Victor Oladipo in the court playing Basketball
Victor Oladipo in the court playing Basketball(Source: Victor’s Instagram)

In his first game in the Thunder, Oladipo recorded 10 points in 26 minutes. Before joining the Pacers in 2017, he spent a year there.

His hard work was finally paid off in 2018, as he was included in the NBA All-Star team for the first time.

Until 2018, he played with different teams in his professional career and won many tournaments too. But, currently, he is playing with Miami Heat.

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Singing Career

Other than being a basketball player, he is also a singer. He has released an EP, Songs for you, in 2017 and his debut album, V.O., in 2018.

Victor also came to light as the Thingamajig on season 2 of The Masked Singer, finishing in 5th.

Victor Oladipo: Girlfriend, Wife, & Kids

Oladipo is not married yet and has no children. Therefore, he is not so open about his relationships and personal life.

But, there is a rumor that Victor is dating an actress and model, Bria Myles, who never misses reacting to Victor’s post. But, it is not yet confirmed from both of their sides.

Injury

As we know that being a player is not that easy, and they face many injuries. And Victor is no different. The athlete suffered a facial fracture during a practice session on October 24, 2014.

After taking some rest, he quickly returned to the court with a facial protection mask on 14 November.

On November 17, 2018, he was playing a game against Atlanta Hawks. Suddenly when the game was running, Oladipo had an injury in his right knee and left the game in the first quarter.

Due to his injury, he missed 11 games before coming back in action on December 12.

Victor Oladipo Injured while playing
Victor Oladipo Injured while playing(Source: IndyStar)

Unfortunately, On January 23, Oladipo again suffered a ruptured quadriceps tendon in his right knee in the game against Toronto Raptors.

His ruptured quadriceps tendon led him out for the rest of the season. Despite his injury, Victor was selected as an Eastern Conference All-Star reserve.

On May 13, Oladipo had surgery to repair the quadriceps tendon in his right knee. After rest to heal his injury, he returned to the NBA on January 29, 2020. 

Victor Oladipo: Achievements

For being a great player and always making the nation proud, he was given numerous awards. However, awards and the love he is getting from all over is his big achievement. 

While playing for the Hoosiers in 2013, he earned the Sporting News Men’s College Basketball Player of the year, the Co-NABC Defensive Player of the Year, and the USBWA and Sporting News’ first-team All-American award.

Likewise, the Rookie class elected him as the best defender, the co-favorite 2013-14 Rookie of the year (with J. McCollum).

In 2013, Victor held the Consensus first-team All-American, and he was an Adolph Rupp Trophy Winner in the same year. Then, the following year, he was honored with NBA All-Rookie Team.

He also won the Dunk of the Year Fan Award in 2017. During his first season with the Pacers, Victor won the first-time NBA All-Star and the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 2018.

Victor Oladipo wins Most Improved Player Award at NBA Awards
Victor Oladipo wins Most Improved Player Award at NBA Awards(Source: Indy Cornrows)

Oladipo was known as an Eastern Conference All-Star Reserve in January 2018. He again won All-NBA Third Team in 2018. They were also rewarded as NBA All-Defensive First Team.

Victor Oladipo: Net Worth, Salary, and Career Earnings

Surely, Oladipo earns a good amount of money. However, his annual salary happens to be 21 million USD.

Also, Victor’s net worth is estimated to be $40 million.

While playing seven seasons with Indiana Pacers, he earned around 84 million USD.

Social Media Presence

Along with basketball, Victor is also active on social media platforms.

Instagram: 1.4 million Followers 

Facebook: 1.1 million Followers 

Twitter: 317.2k Followers 

Victor Oladipo: FAQs

Is Victor Oladipo still playing?

Victor Oladipo has continued playing instead of injury. The player is currently playing with Miami Heat. He was traded to the Miami Heat after Houston Rockets in 2021.

What is Victor Oladipo’s nationality?

Victor’s parents were immigrants from Nigeria. But, he has been living and playing in America for a long time now. So, his nationality is American. 

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Sanjib Sah
Sanjib Sah
Sanjib Sah is an engineer and content writer passionate about sports and athletics. With a background in engineering and a love for all things active, Sanjib brings a unique perspective to the world of sports writing. Whether he is covering the latest trends in sports technology or sharing tips on improving your game, Sanjib's words are always rooted in a deep appreciation for players' hard work and dedication everywhere. In his free time, you can find him hitting the courts or hitting the trails, always looking for new ways to challenge himself and improve his skills.

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