Kelly Paul Oubre Jr. was born on December 9, 1995 and is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA.
Kelly Oubre Jr is presently engaged to his longtime partner and Instagram model Shylynnitaa.
Oubre attended the University of Kansas for one season before being picked with the 15th overall choice in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks, who then traded him to the Washington Wizards.
Oubre has also played for the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns.
He is known as the hottest player in the NBA for his exquisite sense of fashion.
Early Life
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Kelly Oubre Sr. and Tonya Coleman (formerly Oubre), Kelly is the second born child.
Oubre’s family moved to Richmond, Texas after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Hurricane Katrina was one of the worst storms to hit USA in centuries.
Oubre Jr has a strong bond with Oubre Sr. , his dad.
Career
Oubre attended George Bush High School in Fort Bend, Texas before transferring to Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada for his senior season.
Oubre was selected Big 12 Newcomer of the Week twice as a freshman at Kansas in 2014–15, and was later named to the All-Newcomer Team.
He was also named to the All-Big 12 Honorable Mention team. In 2014–15, Oubre averaged 9.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 21.0 minutes per game for the Jayhawks (27 starts).
Oubre declared for the NBA draft on April 1, 2015, foregoing his remaining three years of NCAA eligibility.
At the draft The Atlanta Hawks selected Oubre with the 15th overall choice in the 2015 NBA Draft.
The Washington Wizards acquired his draft rights when he was traded.
In a 114–95 loss against the San Antonio Spurs on December 16, 2015, he set a career high with 18 points on 6-of-15 shooting.
During his limited playing time as a rookie, Oubre showed hints of developing into a capable “3 and D” player.
On December 17, 2018, Oubre was traded with Austin Rivers to the Phoenix Suns for Trevor Ariza.
He set a career best with 32 points in a 138–136 overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans on March 16.
With a left thumb injury, he was ruled out for the rest of the season on March 21.
Oubre was dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Abdel Nader and Chris Paul on November 16, 2020, along with Jalque Lecque, Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, and a 2022 first-round draft pick.
Oubre was sold to the Golden State Warriors on November 22 in return for a conditional first-round selection in 2021 and a conditional second-round pick in 2021.
Oubre made his Warriors debut on December 22, 2020, scoring six points and grabbing seven rebounds in a 125–99 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
Oubre set a career high with 40 points in a 147–116 win over the Dallas Mavericks on February 4, 2021.
Oubre signed with the Charlotte Hornets on August 7, 2021 and currently there.
Girlfriend
Kelly Oubre Jr is presently engaged to his longtime partner and Instagram model Shylynnitaa.
Jersey
He wears the number 12 jersey at the Charlotte Hornets.
Age
The Charlotte Hornets’ Kelly Oubre Jr. is 26-years-old currently as he was born on December 9,1995.
Player Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | Washington | 63 | 9 | 10.7 | .427 | .336 | .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 |
| 2018–19 | Phoenix | 40 | 12 | 29.5 | .453 | .325 | .761 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 16.9 |
| 2019–20 | Phoenix | 56 | 55 | 34.5 | .452 | .352 | .780 | 6.4 | 1.5 | 1.3 | .7 | 18.7 |
| 2020–21 | Golden State | 55 | 50 | 30.7 | .439 | .316 | .695 | 6.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | .8 | 15.4 |
| Career | 403 | 149 | 25.0 | .433 | .326 | .764 | 4.4 | 1.0 | .9 | .5 | 11.5 | |
