Kelly Oubre Jr.Indiana Pacers · #12
Kelly Oubre Jr. is a 10-year veteran athletic scoring wing who joined the Indiana Pacers — a long, versatile 'Tsunami Papi' who scores and defends on the wing. Drafted 15th in 2015, the New Orleans native and Hurricane Katrina survivor built his career across Washington, Phoenix, Golden State, Charlotte, and Philadelphia before signing with Indiana.
Kelly Oubre Jr. — the report card
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Where Kelly Oubre Jr. stands
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Kelly Oubre Jr. — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees Kelly Oubre Jr.
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Kelly Oubre Jr. career stats, season by season
| Season | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 63 | 10.7 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 0.2 | .427 | .316 |
| 2016-17 | 79 | 20.3 | 6.3 | 3.3 | 0.6 | .421 | .287 |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 27.5 | 11.8 | 4.5 | 1.2 | .403 | .341 |
| 2018-19 | 29 | 26.0 | 12.9 | 4.4 | 0.7 | .433 | .311 |
| 2019-20 | 56 | 34.5 | 18.7 | 6.4 | 1.5 | .452 | .352 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 30.7 | 15.4 | 6.0 | 1.3 | .439 | .316 |
| 2021-22 | 76 | 26.3 | 15.0 | 4.0 | 1.1 | .440 | .345 |
| 2022-23 | 48 | 32.3 | 20.3 | 5.2 | 1.1 | .431 | .319 |
| 2023-24 | 68 | 30.2 | 15.4 | 5.0 | 1.5 | .441 | .311 |
| 2024-25 | 60 | 34.6 | 15.1 | 6.1 | 1.8 | .470 | .293 |
| 2025-26 PHI | 50 | 31.5 | 14.1 | 5.0 | 1.6 | .467 | .360 |
| Career | 665 | 27.3 | 13.1 | 4.6 | 1.1 |
The Lab
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Are the Indiana Pacers built to win?
Team projection rolled up from the roster + last-season baselines — and what it means for his role.
The Ballad of Kelly Oubre Jr.
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
An athletic veteran scoring wing — 'Tsunami Papi,' scoring and perimeter defense for the Pacers.
Turning pro
Drafted 15th overall, 2015 as a Forward.
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An athletic veteran scoring wing — 'Tsunami Papi,' scoring and perimeter defense for the Pacers.
Chapter
A Katrina survivor and Kansas one-and-done, Oubre was drafted 15th in 2015 and traded to Washington.
Chapter
He built a decade-long career across Washington, Phoenix, Golden State, Charlotte, and Philadelphia.
Off the court
- Height
- 6' 8"
- Weight
- 203 lbs
- College
- Kansas
- Experience
- 11th Season
- NBA debut
- 2015
- Draft
- 15th overall, 2015
- Born
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Age
- 31
- Jersey
- #12
Oubre's story is one of resilience — born in New Orleans and displaced to Texas by Hurricane Katrina as a child, he channeled that upheaval into a fiery, expressive playing persona. He created the 'Valley Boyz' merchandise brand in Phoenix, directing initial proceeds to hurricane relief, and remains one of the league's most charismatic wings.
His on-court identity is athletic scoring and perimeter defense — a long 6-foot-8 wing who slashes to the rim, shoots from range (streakily), and defends multiple positions. His three-point efficiency has swung over his career, but his athleticism, scoring pop, and defensive length give a contending Indiana team veteran wing depth on a short-term deal.
A charismatic, athletic scoring wing — slashing, streaky shooting, and perimeter defense.
Kelly Oubre Jr. — frequently asked
The questions people ask most about Kelly Oubre Jr., answered.
