A hustler lacking an end product. This was a statement that resonated perfectly with what Kelly Oubre Jr's time with the Philadelphia 76ers had resembled after arriving from the Charlotte Hornets in 2023. Given the lack of tradable assets the Sixers wielded at the start of the 2025-26 season, Oubre's expiring contract could be a tempting proposition for a franchise in transition. Now, due to his fabulous uptake in form, Philadelphia's front office will be forced to retain his services.
Oubre came into this campaign with a vicious vendetta to prove that he belonged in the City of Philadelphia and was a vital part of this rotation.