History of Kelly Oubre Jr. in Timeline

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 9, 1995: Kelly Oubre Jr. Born

On December 9, 1995, Kelly Oubre Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.

2005: Family moved to Richmond, Texas after Hurricane Katrina

In 2005, Kelly Oubre Jr.'s family moved to Richmond, Texas, following Hurricane Katrina.

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.

February 24, 2020: Ruled Out Due to Knee Injury

On February 24, 2020, despite playing a full 38 minutes, Kelly Oubre Jr. was ruled out due to a right knee injury, which was later reported as a right meniscus tear.

March 3, 2020: Underwent Knee Surgery

On March 3, 2020, Kelly Oubre Jr. underwent successful arthroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus in his right knee and was scheduled for re-evaluation in four weeks.

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.

January 5, 2023: Underwent Hand Surgery

On January 5, 2023, Kelly Oubre Jr. underwent surgery to address a torn ligament in his left hand and was ruled out indefinitely.

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.

November 11, 2023: Oubre Struck by Hit and Run Driver

On November 11, 2023, Kelly Oubre Jr. was struck by a hit and run driver in Philadelphia, suffering a broken rib and other injuries.

March 29, 2024: Fined $50,000

On March 29, 2024, Kelly Oubre Jr. was fined $50,000 for yelling at a referee following a missed call.

April 23, 2024: Involved in Automobile Accident

In the early morning of April 23, 2024, Kelly Oubre Jr. was involved in a second automobile-related accident after disregarding a red light, though no injuries resulted.