NBA 2017-18: 5 offseason moves that have benefited their team

1) Victor Oladipo, Indiana Pacers

Oladipo in action against the Cleveland Cavaliers

Previous season: 15.9 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, 2.6 assists per game, 1.2 steals per game, 0.3 blocks per game

This season: 23.3 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game, 3.9 assists per game, 1.9 steals per game, 1.1 blocks per game

Oladipo was also acquired as part of the Paul George trade and we are beginning to see that perhaps it was the Pacers who ultimately prevailed in this instance.

George looked increasingly likely to leave in the next season or so, which meant it would be counter-productive for him to waste time on a team who were potentially transitioning into rebuild mode.

OKC offered two players who were not producing the levels of output they wanted, which the Pacers have taken full advantage of.

Oladipo is now being given his time to shine, in his own team. Doing his utmost to prove the trade was not a robbery, he has been performing better defensively while improving his three-point shot in the offseason too. His field goal percentage from the three-point line has increased from 35.6% to 43.7%, which could potentially help his chances of winning the accolade for Most Improved player this season.

Currently 14-11 to start the campaign, they are sixth in the Eastern Conference and Oladipo's influential performances have certainly not gone unnoticed.