Career Timeline of Kelly Oubre Jr.: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Kelly Oubre Jr. made an impact.
Kelly Oubre Jr. is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. After playing college basketball for the University of Kansas, he was drafted 15th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in 2015, who subsequently traded him to the Washington Wizards. Throughout his NBA career, Oubre has also played for the Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, and Charlotte Hornets, demonstrating his experience with several teams in the league.
4 hours ago : Sixers eyeing Kelly Oubre Jr. for postseason; Oubre connects with fans.
The Sixers are considering Kelly Oubre Jr. as a versatile option for the postseason. Oubre Jr. also connected with fans in Cherry Hill. The 76ers hint at potentially losing him in free agency.
October 2013: Committed to Kansas Jayhawks
In October 2013, Kelly Oubre Jr. committed to playing basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks in the 2014–15 season.
2014: Played for Kansas Jayhawks
In 2014, Kelly Oubre Jr. played as a freshman for the Kansas Jayhawks, earning Big 12 Newcomer of the Week twice and All-Newcomer Team honors. He also earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors.
April 1, 2015: Declared for NBA draft
On April 1, 2015, Kelly Oubre Jr. declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility.
December 16, 2015: Scored Career-High 18 points against Spurs
On December 16, 2015, Kelly Oubre Jr. scored a career-high 18 points in a game against the San Antonio Spurs.
2015: NBA Draft and Trade to Wizards
In 2015, Kelly Oubre Jr. was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks as the 15th overall pick and subsequently traded to the Washington Wizards.
November 28, 2016: Recorded First Career Double-Double
On November 28, 2016, Kelly Oubre Jr. recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in a game against the Sacramento Kings.
2017: Scored over 20 points five times
In 2017, Kelly Oubre Jr. scored over 20 points in five games, including a career-high of 26 points on January 19.
December 10, 2018: Scored Season-High 23 Points
On December 10, 2018, Kelly Oubre Jr. scored a then season-high 23 points in a game against the Indiana Pacers.
December 17, 2018: Traded to the Phoenix Suns
On December 17, 2018, Kelly Oubre Jr. was traded to the Phoenix Suns along with Austin Rivers for Trevor Ariza.
January 8, 2019: Matched Career High With 26 Points
On January 8, 2019, Kelly Oubre Jr. matched his career high with 26 points in a game against the Sacramento Kings.
January 9, 2019: Valley Boyz Hashtag Originated
On January 9, 2019, Kelly Oubre Jr. created the "Valley Boyz" hashtag as a location tag for the team on Instagram.
July 16, 2019: Signed Contract Extension with Suns
On July 16, 2019, Kelly Oubre Jr. signed a two-year, $30 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns.
January 12, 2020: Matched Career-High Rebounds
On January 12, 2020, Kelly Oubre Jr. matched his career-high of 15 rebounds for the third time, scoring 25 points against the Charlotte Hornets.
November 16, 2020: Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder
On November 16, 2020, Kelly Oubre Jr. was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder along with other players and a draft pick.
December 22, 2020: Made Warriors Debut
On December 22, 2020, Kelly Oubre Jr. made his debut for the Golden State Warriors, scoring six points.
February 4, 2021: Scored Career-High 40 Points
On February 4, 2021, Kelly Oubre Jr. scored a career-high 40 points in a win against the Dallas Mavericks.
August 7, 2021: Signed with Charlotte Hornets
On August 7, 2021, Kelly Oubre Jr. signed a 2-year, $25 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets.
January 26, 2022: Scored Season-High 39 Points
On January 26, 2022, Kelly Oubre Jr. scored a season-high 39 points and a career-high 10 three-pointers in a win against the Indiana Pacers.
November 18, 2022: Scored Season-High 34 Points
On November 18, 2022, Kelly Oubre Jr. scored a season-high 34 points in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
September 26, 2023: Signed with Philadelphia 76ers
On September 26, 2023, Kelly Oubre Jr. signed a one-year, $2.9 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
July 15, 2024: Re-signed by the Sixers
On July 15, 2024, Kelly Oubre Jr. was re-signed by the Sixers on a two-year, $16.3 million extension.
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