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The Philadelphia 76ers are still in the middle of the James Harden trade saga. It has been over a month since James Harden publicly called 76ers President Daryl Morey a liar and expressed his desire to be traded from Philadelphia. The 76ers have not traded the Former MVP yet, and his future in Philly remains uncertain. But that has not stopped the 76ers from making other moves to improve their roster. The Philadelphia 76ers signed free agent Kelly Oubre Jr. this week on a 1-year deal.

The 76ers posted pictures of their latest signing working out in the gym, leaving the fans mesmerized by his looks. $8,000,000 rich rapper Lil Dicky even crowned Kelly Oubre Jr. with a new title.

Fans drool over Kelly Oubre Jr.

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The Philadelphia 76ers signed Kelly Oubre Jr. on a 1-year $2,891,467 contract. The 76ers shared pictures and videos of Tsunami Papi working out in Philly, which swept the NBA fans off the floor. Rapper and Comedian Lil Dicky deemed the 6?7? Forward, ?Hottest guy in the league?. Oubre has long been considered one of the most attractive players in the NBA, and this time was no different. A fan was so intimidated by Kelly?s looks that he decided to keep his girlfriend away from the 76ers arena, ?Not bringing my girl to Sixers games?.

 

 

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Many fans even believe that Kelly Oubre Jr.?s addition to the team will singlehandedly raise the ticket prices for 76ers games. Fans wrote, ?Court side tickets going up.? and ?Bro gonna make the ticket price up just for him?. A fan believes Oubre is not only going to bring his looks to the team but also improve the 76ers roster with his basketball skills, ?I really feel like Sixers fans are sleeping on this pick up!!?

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Kelly Oubre Jr. is a solid pickup for the 76ers

Apart from mesmerizing the fans with his looks, Kelly Oubre Jr. can also prove to be an asset on the floor for the 76ers. With James Harden?s trade drama in full swing, reigning MVP Joel Embiid was in desperate need of some help. And Kelly Oubre Jr. has proven that he can produce 15-20 points per night. Before signing with Philadelphia, Oubre spent two seasons playing for the Charlotte Hornets. Kelly averaged 17 points and 4.4 rebounds in his two seasons there. He could become a key contributor for Joel Embiid and Co. and impact the game on both ends of the floor.

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The Philadelphia 76ers are at risk of losing their superstar, Joel Embiid, because of the drama that has been going on in Philly. Embiid is in the middle of his prime and might look for a new destination where he can win his first NBA Championship. Kelly Oubre Jr.?s signing is an improvement to the 76ers roster, but it still does not make them a Championship team. Joel Embiid?s future in Philadelphia might solely depend on how the 76ers handle the James Harden situation.

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