Sensed, but late, in Miami and Dallas, Kelly Oubre Jr. (2m01, 27 years old) finally signed for the minimum salary in Philadelphia, less than 3 million dollars for one season.
Left behind on the “free agent” market while he was coming off his best career season averaging 20 points with the Hornets, the explosive winger could above all be a very good deal for the Sixers who really need offensive punch, while waiting for the return (or not) of James Harden.
Efforts that went unnoticed
“The offseason was a little bit frustrating because I always give my all for the team. I felt at home [à Charlotte] and I could see myself evolving further. I thought that after a 20-point season, the best of my career, things were going to be different. But it’s business,” he explains on Stadium. “I just felt like my efforts were going a little unnoticed. It was hard to swallow but it’s a good lesson, you have to continue to adapt and evolve. I’m ready to demonstrate my worth here again [à Philly] ! »
Building on his momentum in his second season in Charlotte, Kelly Oubre Jr. (19 points) starts strong alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, Philly’s new major duo.
Opportunist coming off the bench, the veteran who is playing his fifth career club in Philly knows how to find his moments to contribute, taking advantage of the spaces and gaps created by his stars.
Playoff objective
“It’s a new opportunity so I’m still learning a lot of things. But I was more than pleasantly surprised by the facilities. It’s really classy! Everything is perfect, perfect, super well organized, it proves involvement at all levels of the franchise. »
Enough to achieve a very good first outing at 27 points against the Bucks for Kelly Oubre Jr, determined to restore his value on the market.
Once again a “free agent” in eight months, Kelly Oubre Jr. has all the cards in his hands, on and off the field, to have a great season with the Sixers. To finally find the playoffs, five years later…
| Kelly Oubre, Jr. | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2015-16 | W.A.S. | 63 | 11 | 42.7 | 31.6 | 63.3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 3.8 |
| 2016-17 | W.A.S. | 79 | 20 | 42.1 | 28.7 | 75.8 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 6.3 |
| 2017-18 | W.A.S. | 81 | 28 | 40.3 | 34.1 | 82.0 | 0.7 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 11.8 |
| 2018-19 * | All Teams | 69 | 28 | 44.5 | 32.0 | 77.5 | 1.0 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 15.2 |
| 2018-19 * | PHX | 40 | 30 | 45.3 | 32.5 | 76.1 | 1.2 | 3.7 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 16.9 |
| 2018-19 * | W.A.S. | 29 | 26 | 43.3 | 31.1 | 80.0 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 12.9 |
| 2019-20 | PHX | 56 | 35 | 45.2 | 35.2 | 78.0 | 1.2 | 5.3 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 18.7 |
| 2020-21 | GOS | 55 | 31 | 43.9 | 31.6 | 69.5 | 1.5 | 4.5 | 6.0 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 15.4 |
| 2021-22 | CHA | 76 | 26 | 44.0 | 34.5 | 66.7 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 15.0 |
| 2022-23 | CHA | 48 | 32 | 43.1 | 31.9 | 76.0 | 1.4 | 3.8 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 20.3 |
| 2023-24 | PHL | 2 | 31 | 57.1 | 41.7 | 88.9 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 22.5 |
| Total | 529 | 26 | 43.4 | 33.0 | 75.2 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 12.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
