Philadelphia 76ers veteran Kelly Oubre Jr. called out Sixers fans over the summer before debuting his new red hair at Media Day on Friday. Oubre Jr. opted-in to the final season of his two-year, $16.3 million deal, worth $8.3 million, with the 76ers. While Kelly doesn't feel the love he has for Philly has been reciprocated, it didn't influence him to sign elsewhere ahead of 2025-26.
Perhaps the new look is Oubre Jr.'s way of expressing the kind of productive campaign he plans on having this upcoming season, as he addressed what led to the red hair .
“I just wanted to change it up. I just wanted to bring that fire that’s inside of me outside a little bit,” Oubre Jr. said. “So, that you guys feel me when you see me play.” Expand Tweet
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