The time has come. Victor Oladipo will make his long-awaited season debut on Wednesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, when the Pacers (30-17) host the Chicago Bulls (18-30).
One year and six days after he suffered a ruptured quad tendon, Oladipo will return to The Fieldhouse court. The two-time All-Star has been practicing fullcourt for weeks as he and the organization have taken a cautious approach with his rehab.
Many questions still abound heading into Oladipo's debut. He will almost assuredly have a minutes restriction for the near future, but Pacers head coach Nate McMillan has yet to reveal whether Oladipo will start or come off the bench initially — a question that will come up again at Tuesday's practice.