Victor Oladipo was stretchered off the floor after suffering from a ‘serious’ knee injury in the second quarter Wednesday night. The All-Star guard is set to have an MRI on his injured knee this Thursday the Indiana Pacers announced.
Injury update: After suffering a serious injury to his right knee, Victor Oladipo will have an MRI tomorrow and an update will be provided then.
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 24, 2019
The replay shows Oladipo attempting to jump in the air to block Pascal Siakam’s shot but it appears that his right knee gave out causing him to awkwardly fall. Earlier this season, Oladipo missed some time due to pain on the same right knee.
#Pacers star Victor Oladipo went down with an apparent knee injury….
He was yelling in pain before being stretchered off the court tonight pic.twitter.com/SscaJ7w9oe
— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) January 24, 2019
When asked about the injury he said, ‘I just slipped and knew it was serious.’
Victor Oladipo on injury: “I just slipped and knew it was serious. We’ll see what tomorrow shows and go from there. My teammates stepped up earlier this season and everyone has the utmost confidence going forward.”
— Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) January 24, 2019
An MRI on Thursday morning revealed that Oladipo suffered a ruptured quad and will miss the remainder of the season as he undergoes surgery.
OFFICIAL: Victor Oladipo has a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee. He will undergo surgery at a date to be determined and will be out for the season. https://t.co/bAZIgJfhVn pic.twitter.com/GbbSi6wzl3
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 24, 2019
Throughout the league, players sent out their thoughts and prayers to Oladipo.
Back to my positive vibes.. everybody pray for @VicOladipo !
— Paul George (@Yg_Trece) January 24, 2019
Prayers up for my brother @VicOladipo … we got you fam and will hold it down for you brother …. #PacerNation @Pacers speedy recovery….
— Thad Young (@yungsmoove21) January 24, 2019
Man praying for my guy @VicOladipo ??????
— Caris LeVert (@CarisLeVert) January 24, 2019
Prayers up @VicOladipo??
— Devin Booker (@DevinBook) January 24, 2019
???????????????? @VicOladipo
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 24, 2019
Thinking positive thoughts for @VicOladipo, be strong and positive in this moment.. #WeCanRebuildHim
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) January 24, 2019
Prayers up Vic !! ??
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) January 24, 2019
Prayers up to @VicOladipo ??????
— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) January 24, 2019
Prayers up for my homie @VicOladipo ??????
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) January 24, 2019
