At last, Oladipo finally gets his chance to play with Heat

Victor Oladipo got swept out of the first round of the playoffs last season by Miami, and when that series concluded he had no doubt the Heat would end up in the NBA Finals.

He was right.

And now, he's got a chance to help them make this season's playoff push.

Oladipo has been an offseason Miami resident, and now, he's finally an in-season one as well. He started in his Heat debut Thursday night, helping Miami get over the .500 mark with a 116-109 win over the Golden State Warriors.

"He's a veteran guy, he's played in good programs on good teams, so he knows how to fit in," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "I think defensively, it's extremely natural, the fit. And offensively, he gives us that downhill attack, another guy that can make plays, another guy that can put pressure on opposing defenses in the paint."

It's a fit that has been a long time coming.

Oladipo is close with Miami legend Dwayne Wade — Oladipo played at Indiana for Tom Crean, Wade's coach at Marquette . From left: Marlon & Chanda Neighbors, Jodi Rodriguez, Jordan, Garen & Wyatt Floyd Wild West Wingz is proud to be a family owned & operated restaurant. We strive to bring our

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