Kelly Oubre Jr. Biography
Kelly Oubre Jr. born Kelly Paul Oubre Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season of college basketball for the University of Kansas before being selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 15th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft.
Kelly Oubre Jr. High School
He attended Edward Hynes Elementary School (now known as Hynes Charter School) and played for three Milne Boys Home (now known as New Orleans Recreation Development Commission) basketball teams during that time.
He then attended George Bush High School in Fort Bend, Texas before transferring to Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada for his senior season. In October 2013, he committed to playing for the Kansas Jayhawks in 2014–15.
Kelly Oubre Jr. College
As a freshman at Kansas in 2014–15, Oubre Jr. was twice named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week and subsequently earned All-Newcomer Team honors. He also earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors. In 36 games (27 starts) for the Jayhawks in 2014–15, he averaged 9.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 21.0 minutes per game.
On April 1, 2015, Oubre Jr. declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Suns
On December 17, 2018, Kelly Oubre was traded with Austin Rivers to the Phoenix Suns for Trevor Ariza. He made his debut for the Suns two days later, scoring 13 points in a 111–103 win over the Boston Celtics.
On January 8, 2019, he matched his career high with 26 points in a 115–111 win over the Sacramento Kings. Four days later, Oubre matched his career high with 26 points and tied his career best with 11 rebounds in a 102–93 win over the Denver Nuggets.
On February 8, Oubre recorded 25 points and a then career-high 12 rebounds in a 117–107 loss to the Golden State Warriors. On February 13, he scored a career-high 28 points in a 134–107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. On March 4, Oubre had 27 points and 13 rebounds in a 114–105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Age
He was born on December 9, 1995 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He is 23 years old as of 2018.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Height
He stands at a height of 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) weighing 205 lb (93 kg).
Kelly Oubre Jr. Family
Oubre is the second child of Kelly Oubre Sr. and Tonya Coleman (formerly Oubre). Oubre and his family lived in the Magnolia public housing complex from his birth until the early part of his childhood, later settling in the Eastover section of New Orleans. His family moved to Richmond, Texas after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Contract
Oubre signed a 4 year $9,228,550 contract with the Washington Wizards, including $9,228,550 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $2,307,138.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Salary
In 2018-19, Oubre will earn a base salary of $3,208,630, while carrying a cap hit of $3,208,630 and a dead cap value of $3,208,630.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Stats
Regular season
Year |
Team |
GP |
GS |
MPG |
FG% |
3P% |
FT% |
RPG |
APG |
SPG |
BPG |
PPG |
|
2015–16 |
Washington |
63 |
9 |
10.7 |
.427 |
.316 |
.633 |
2.1 |
.2 |
.3 |
.1 |
3.7 |
|
2016–17 |
Washington |
79 |
5 |
20.3 |
.421 |
.287 |
.758 |
3.3 |
.6 |
.7 |
.2 |
6.3 |
|
2017–18 |
Washington |
81 |
11 |
27.5 |
.403 |
.341 |
.820 |
4.5 |
1.2 |
1.0 |
.4 |
11.8 |
|
2018–19 |
Washington |
29 |
7 |
26.0 |
.433 |
.311 |
.800 |
4.4 |
.7 |
.9 |
.7 |
12.9 |
|
Career |
252 |
32 |
20.9 |
.415 |
.320 |
.783 |
3.5 |
.7 |
.7 |
.3 |
8.2 |
|
Playoffs
Year |
Team |
GP |
GS |
MPG |
FG% |
3P% |
FT% |
RPG |
APG |
SPG |
BPG |
PPG |
|
2017 |
Washington |
12 |
0 |
15.3 |
.426 |
.367 |
.700 |
2.3 |
.3 |
.8 |
.4 |
5.8 |
|
2018 |
Washington |
6 |
1 |
24.7 |
.375 |
.211 |
.889 |
3.8 |
.7 |
1.0 |
.5 |
9.3 |
|
Career |
18 |
1 |
18.4 |
.404 |
.306 |
.821 |
2.8 |
.4 |
.9 |
.4 |
7.0 |
|
College
Year |
Team |
GP |
GS |
MPG |
FG% |
3P% |
FT% |
RPG |
APG |
SPG |
BPG |
PPG |
|
2014–15 |
Kansas |
36 |
27 |
21.0 |
.444 |
.358 |
.718 |
5.0 |
.8 |
1.1 |
.4 |
9.3 |
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