For Victor Oladipo, the difference was night and day.
The Heat guard made his season debut Monday night in Miami almost 11 months after he last stepped foot on an NBA court. Oladipo battled through a second quadriceps injury that limited him over the past three NBA seasons. But when he got back onto the floor after an extensive rehab process, he could feel the difference in his body.
“I’m still getting stronger. Still getting better,” he said following Monday’s 123-106 win over the Houston Rockets. “That was a great first go-round, getting my feet wet. But I’m excited and looking forward to the year. Just gotta keep getting better. It’s not always going to be perfect, but that’s OK.
“My mentality will always be the same. I’ve been resilient since I could breathe. I’m not gonna stop now.”
Oladipo finished with 11 points and four assists against the…
