Kelly Oubre Jr. Is no stranger to exchange rumors, but he is happy that after an out of season he is still full of them at the Philadelphia Sixers. On the media day of the Philadelphia Sixers on Friday he discussed his excitement for the coming season and what it means for him to be part of it. He wanted to stay in Philadelphia and he got his wish.
A few weeks ago, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported trade speculation around Oubre and Andre Drummond and said that the actions of both players would give the Sixers more flexibility to re-sign Quentin Grimes. Oubre responded to the trade rumors on social media and wrote that he loves Philly, but the feeling that love had not been answered from fans (especially from fan pages).
Oubre discussed his position on Friday and stated that he would not apologize for what he said, but he made it clear that he wants to be with the Sixers. He said, “I wear this sweater for a reason, it’s because I want that.” Oubre is “all-in”.
Kelly Oubre Jr. wanted to stay with the Sixers this season
Oubre has tackled wrist problems in recent years, but he said that he worked with a physiotherapist this summer to regain the motion range. He is confident about where he is now.
One of the most important complaints of fans about the game of Oubre is his shooting, which in theory should improve this season after the work he did in the summer. He shot 31.1% out of three in his first season with the Sixers, and that percentage fell to 29.3% last season. Do not expect Oubre Steph Curry to be, but it sounds like he will be better in that category.
His play will make the conversation, but it is nice to know that Oubre feels good in what a crucial season will be for not only herself, but for Philadelphia. Based on what he said, there is nowhere else that he would rather be, and that says a lot, especially after last season’s disappointment. Oubre is pleased to change the story.
There has been a lot of discussion about players such as Joel Embiid and Paul George, and rightly so, but Oubre can also be a difference maker. Hopefully he will wear the same energy that he had on Friday in the preseason and the regular season. If how he spoke was an indication, it will be the case.
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