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. Age
He was born on December 9, 1995 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He is 27 years old as of 2022.
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. Wife
Oubre finally tied with the knot with his longtime girlfriend Sylynnita on July 9 2022. The beautiful ceremony took place in at Puerto Rico’s lavish St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Contract
Oubre signed a two year contract with the Charlotte Hornets of $24,600,000 guaranteed which also includes an annual average salary of $12,300,000.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Salary
In 2022-23, Oubre will earn a base salary of $12,300,000, while carrying a cap hit of $12,600,000 and a dead cap value of $12,600,000.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Net Worth
Oubre’s net worth is estimated to be around$10,000,000 to $20,000,000.
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. 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 |
Kelly Oubre Jr. Jersey
Oubre jerseys are available in Swingman, Custom and replica styles for both genders.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Highlights
Watch the 2022 Kelly Oubre Jr. Highlights on https://www.nba.com/hornets/videos/kelly-oubre-jr-highlights-vs-kings-12-19-22.
Kelly Oubre Jr. Hair
Oubre has beautiful mop of curls that are enviable.