The Atlanta Hawks drafted Kelly Oubre with the 15th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. He was then traded to the Washington Wizards in a three-team deal in return for a first round pick, second round pick from 2016 and second round pick from 2019. He has since then played for the Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors and the Charlotte Hornets in his career so far.
In the 2022/23 season, Oubre Jr. played 48 games with the Hornets and averaged 20.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game. He shot 43.1% from the field, including 31.9% from the deep end. Oubre Jr. signed a one year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason.
The veteran small forward will hope to have a good postseason run with the Sixers in the 2023/24 season.
Who are Kelly Oubre’s Parents?
Kelly Oubre is the son of Kelly Oubre Sr. and Tonya Coleman
Who is Kelly Oubre’s Mother?
Tonya Coleman is the mother of Kelly Oubre. However, as per online sources, she reportedly separated from her husband in 1999. Information about her life and career is not presently available in the public domain.
Who is Kelly Oubre’s Father?
Kelly Oubre Sr. is the father of Kelly Oubre. He has raised his son as a single parent after divorcing his wife. He and his children escaped from New Orleans after it was hit by Hurricane Katrina. After that, they came and settled in Richmond, Texas. He worked three jobs including being an ad seller in yellow pages, working nights at a club and also working as a teacher.
Oubre Sr. now works as the President of Beast Developmental. He also played basketball which inspired his son Kelly Oubre to show interest in the game. Nevertheless, he ensured that his son first got his black belt in taekwondo before he started playing basketball.
Oubre Sr. trained his son in basketball. They would watch video tapes of great NBA players so that his son can understand the game better. He also involved his son in plyometrics.
What Nationality are Kelly Oubre’s Parents?
Kelly Oubre’s parents, Kelly Oubre Sr. and Tonya Coleman were residents of New Louisiana thereby making them American nationals. They are African-Americans in ethnicity.
Kelly Oubre Ethnicity
Kelly Oubre is African-American in ethnicity because of his parents. He holds an American nationality.
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FAQs
A. Born on December 9, 1995 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, Kelly Oubre is 27 years old in 2023.
A. Kelly Oubre Sr. and Tonya Coleman are the parents of Kelly Oubre.
A. Kelly Oubre is wearing jersey # 9 for the Sixers. He wore jersey # 12 for the Wizards, jersey # 3 for the Suns, and jersey # 12 for the Warriors and Hornets.
A. Kelly Oubre’s height is 6’7” and his weight is 92 kg (203 lbs).
A. Kelly Oubre averaged 20.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game in 48 games throughout the 2022/23 season.
