The doors swung open to the practice gyms at St. Vincent Center, and there he was. Victor Oladipo, scrimmaging halfcourt, wearing a yellow jersey, as if he had never been away.
Oladipo has been practicing with the Pacers for about a week, but Thursday marked the first time he had done so before the watchful eyes and lenses of media members. While the viewing party wasn't long enough to lead to solid conclusions, he looked fit and fitting in.
Edmond Sumner, for one, gave a positive endorsement.
"Vic's looking good," Sumner said, smiling widely. "You wouldn't even think he's hurt.