Kehinde Babatunde Victor Oladipo was born on May 4, 1992, and is a renowned American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association. Prior to his professional career, Oladipo played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers, where he earned numerous accolades, including the Sporting News Men's College Basketball Player of the Year, the Co-NABC Defensive Player of the Year, and a first-team All-American by the USBWA and Sporting News.
During his junior year, Oladipo was named the winner of the Adolph Rupp Trophy, an annual award given to the top player in men's NCAA Division I basketball. His impressive performance in college led to him being drafted with the second overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic. Oladipo quickly made a name for himself in the league, being named to the NBA All-Rookie first team.
In 2016, Oladipo was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and two years later, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers. His first season with the Pacers was a breakout year, as he became a first-time NBA All-Star, led the league in steals, was named to the All-Defensive First Team and the All-NBA Third Team, and won the NBA Most Improved Player Award.
Despite an injury-plagued 2018-2019 season, including a season-ending injury in January 2019, Oladipo was named an Eastern Conference reserve for the second consecutive year. Throughout his career, Oladipo has consistently demonstrated his exceptional basketball skills, earning him a reputation as one of the most talented players in the league.
