Victor Oladipo's energy and ambition are admirable, perhaps even unmatched in the history of the Pacers' franchise. He wants to be great, has worked hard to become great and has the raw athleticism that enables a player to be great.
So how do you tell someone who averaged 24.5 points and was highly decorated for his overall performance last season to shoot less often?
Fortunately for Pacers coach Nate McMillan, he barely has to. Oladipo will call out himself, as he did following Monday's loss at Minnesota, where the Pacers lost by 10 points after leading by one entering the fourth quarter.