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Four guards the Charlotte Hornets can target in free agency

By Andrew McDaniel

May 11, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones (21) controls the ball as Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) defends during game five of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Joe Rondone-USA TODAY Sports
May 11, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones (21) controls the ball as Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) defends during game five of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Joe Rondone-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 23, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo (4) reacts to ally in the first half against the Boston Celtics during game four of the 2022 eastern conference finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
May 23, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo (4) reacts to ally in the first half against the Boston Celtics during game four of the 2022 eastern conference finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports /

Victor Oladipo

Victor Oladipo has had an interesting NBA career. He was drafted in 2013 by the Orlando Magic with the second overall pick. Oladipo had good numbers while with the Magic before eventually being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the Thunder, he put up similar numbers befroe once again traded to the Indiana Pacers.

In his first season in Indiana, he made his first All-Star appearance/ Since 2017-2018, Oladipo has had trouble staying healthy, and it is difficult to tell how much he has left in the tank.

Last season with the Miami Heat, Oladipo played more games in the playoffs than he did in the regular season. In the postseason, he averaged 10.6 points per game while grabbing 3.4 rebounds per game and dishing out 2.1 assists per game. He shot 36.8 percent from the field while shooting 27.4 percent from three-point range.

While his stats in the postseason this past year will not blow anyone away, he is still a solid contributor and a good perimeter defender, which the Hornets could use. Depending on the type of money Oladipo is looking for, the Hornets could inquire about him to help bolster their defense.

Oladipo finally seems healthy and is trending toward getting his offensive game back, but the defensive ability is still present for him. He could be an interesting fit if he were added to the roster.