UPDATE: Oladipo has a torn patellar tendon, which means he is not only out for this postseason but he could miss the start of next season as well, depending on the severity of the tear.
Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo has suffered a season-ending torn patellar tendon in his left knee, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Just another injury the two-time All-Star will work to overcome. 🙏🏽
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 23, 2023
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After a surprisingly comfortable Game 3 win on Saturday that has the Heat up 2-1 on the Bucks, one would think the Heat locker room would be loud and rocking.
Instead, Erik Spoelstra summed up the mood this way: “I feel like throwing up right now.”
That’s because Victor Oladipo slipped and went down with what appears to be a nasty knee injury, and he had to be helped back to the locker room. Here is a video of the incident (this is disturbing, so watch at your own risk).
Victor Oladipo leaves the floor after injuring his left knee.
— Bally Sports Sun: HEAT (@BallyHEAT) April 23, 2023
Sending good vibes to @VicOladipo from Heat Nation.@MiamiHEAT | #HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/Ju1L8Y2DnD
There is no prognosis yet, but the reactions of his teammates suggest this is not good.
Oladipo played just 12 games in the 2020-to-22 seasons primarily due to a right quadriceps tendon injury, then he missed the first 25 games of this season with a right knee injury. He has worked hard at rehab to get back on the court, making him a popular teammate.
This injury is to the left leg, but it still would be a massive setback to the former All-Star and All-NBA player who won the 2018 Most Improved Player award. Oladipo’s defense played a key role in the Heat’s run to the Eastern Conference Finals a season ago.
