Oladipo is working out and shooting on most days. No, he has no idea when he can wear a Pacers uniform next. He’s filling the void by reading and writing more often and by dedicating time for self reflection. His mental strength is where he believes he made the largest growth over the previous year, and in an odd twist of events, the pause button was once again hit by an outside force and all he can control is how he reacts. “I have no control over COVID-19,” Oladipo said. “I have no control over what’s going on right now, but I have control over my mentality. Even though there are limitations, there are still ways I can still get better.”