Kelly Oubre Jr. was brought into the late in free agency as a low-risk, high-reward option on just a one-year, veteran minimum deal. But the questions remained on whether or not he could really make a difference on this Sixers squad.
If Wednesday’s preseason game hosting was any indication, the Sixers and head coach Nick Nurse may have actually found the 3-and-D player they desperately need.
In Philadelphia’s loss, Oubre shined off the bench with 18 points. The offensive production isn’t the biggest surprise, with Oubre having averaged 20.3 points for the Charlotte Hornets in the 2022-23 season.