So why now, nine months after quadriceps surgery, is Victor Oladipo practicing for the first time in a five-on-five setting? Because, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra quipped Thursday, he does not see the need for six-on-six work.
The fact that Spoelstra took such a whimsical approach to questions about the veteran guard’s work with the team’s G League affiliate speaks volumes.
But Spoelstra also cautioned not to overstate the moment.
