3 Reasons Kelly Oubre Jr. will save Golden State Warriors

By Tony Pesta | Nov 19, 2020

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 16: Kelly Oubre Jr. #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 16, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Trail Blazers defeated the Suns 111-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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Wow, just when it seemed the Golden State Warriors’ season was hanging on by a thread – Kelly Oubre Jr. is here to save the day.

Kelly Oubre Jr. has been on the Golden State Warriors‘ radar for a few months now. With the season in jeopardy due to Klay Thompson’s injury – the Dubs decided to pull the trigger and bring Oubre to the squad.

The Warriors managed to do this without giving up the No. 2 pick in the draft like many assumed they would. Instead, the Dubs held onto the pick and selected James Wiseman – a towering center who can impact the team on both ends of the floor.

As for Oubre, they sent over a 2021 First Round pick that is top 20 protected. Meaning, if the pick lands inside the top 20 – the Warriors maintain possession and instead send over two Secon Round picks.

This might seem like a questionable deal for the Thunder who are already loaded with future picks. But, we have to imagine Oubre might have expressed disinterest in resigning with the Thunder at year’s end. It’s much more likely he stays with the Dubs.

Anyways, now that Oubre is officially on the team – let’s look at three reasons why he might end up being their saving grace.

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