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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1. Versatile scorer

The Golden State Warriors are going to need a reliable scorer next to Stephen Curry next season. With Klay Thompson out, Andrew Wiggins is the next best option. But, Kelly Oubre Jr. can produce as well.

Oubre posted a career-high 18.7 points last season with the Phoenix Suns. Compare this to Wiggins, who scored just three more points on less efficient shooting – and there’s an argument to be made that Oubre is the second-best scorer on the roster.

That is because Oubre is great at playing to his strengths. He’s going to attack the rim at a high rate and get to the free-throw line at a high-rate. He’s also going to spot up and drill catch-and-shoot 3-pointers at a 34.9 percent clip (among the league-best for forwards).

Oubre’s ability to slash and space the floor is going to make him a key contributor to the Warriors moving forward into the future. Expect to see him put up consistent numbers next to Wiggins and Curry.

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