Kelly Olynyk
Kelly Tyler Olynyk (born April 19, 1991) is a Canadian professional basketball player. He is a power forward-center for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born in Toronto, Ontario and moved to Kamloops, British Columbia when he was in grade 7.[1]
_by_Sandro_Halank%E2%80%93014.jpg) Olynyk playing for Canada on August 9, 2023 | |
| No. 41 – New Orleans Pelicans | |
|---|---|
| Center/power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 19 April 1991
(aged 35) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| High school | South Kamloops (Kamloops, British Columbia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Gonzaga (2009-2013) |
| NBA Draft | 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall |
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
| Pro career | 2013–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2017 | Boston Celtics |
| 2017–2021 | Miami Heat |
| 2021 | Houston Rockets |
| 2021–2022 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2022–2024 | Utah Jazz |
| 2024–2025 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2025–present | New Orleans Pelicans |
Career
College
Olynyk played college basketball at Gonzaga University. During his freshman and sophomore years there, Olynyk averaged 12 to 13 minutes per game and was mainly a bench player. During his junior year, Olynyk and Gonzaga both agreed that he would redshirt. He played in the 2012–13 season and was selected for both the Consensus First-Team All-American and the 2012–13 Academic All-America first team.[2]
NBA
Olynyk was selected 13th overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2013 NBA draft. The same day, the Mavericks traded Olynyk to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Lucas Nogueira and two future second round picks.[3] During his first summer league game, he scored 25 points with 9-of-13 shooting. He signed his rookie scale contract with the Celtics on July 7, 2013.[4]
On October 29, 2014, the Celtics extended Olynyk's rookie scale contract through the 2015–16 season after exercising their third-year team option.[5] On December 15, 2014, Olynyk scored a career-high 30 points in a 105-87 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.[6]
During the first quarter of Game 4 of the 2015 NBA Playoffs, Olynyk got tangled with Cleveland Cavaliers player Kevin Love while battling for a loose ball and dislocated Love's left shoulder. Love called it a "bush-league play" and Olynyk said that he would "never intentionally hurt someone."[7] The league suspended Olynyk for one game without pay and ruled that he had "yanked [Love's] arm down".[8]
On September 26, 2022, Olynyk was traded to the Utah Jazz.[9]
On February 8, 2024, Olynyk was traded along with Ochai Agbaji to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Kira Lewis Jr., Otto Porter Jr., and a first-round draft pick.[10] On March 4, Olynyk signed a multi-year contract to stay with the Raptors.[11]
On February 6, 2025, the Raptors traded Olynyk along with Bruce Brown and draft picks to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Brandon Ingram.[12]
National team
Olynyk plays for the Canada men's national basketball team. He was the captain of the Canadian team during the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2023.[13] During the tournament, he helped Canada defeat France, Germany, and World champions Spain to help Canada clinch a spot in the Olympics for the first time since 2000.[14] Canada would defeat the United States to win the bronze medal. It was Canada's first international medal since 1936.[15]
Kelly Olynyk Media
Gonzaga Bulldog Kelly Olynyk
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References
- ↑ Kelly Olynyk emerges as star for No. 8 Gonzaga men's basketball teamToronto Star. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
- ↑ Olynyk Named To Capital One Academic All-America Teamgozags.com. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
- ↑ Celtics Acquire Olynyk, IversonBoston Celtics. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
- ↑ Celtics Sign OlynykBoston Celtics. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
- ↑ Celtics Exercise Options on Olynyk, Sullinger and ZellerBoston Celtics. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
- ↑ Olynyk scores 30 in Celtics' 105-87 win over 76ersNBA. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
- ↑ Kevin Love shoulder injury: Cleveland Cavaliers forward out for entire Eastern Conference semifinalsThe Plain Dealer. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
- ↑ Smith, Olynyk suspended; Perkins finedNBA. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
- ↑ Utah Jazz Acquire Kelly Olynyk, Saben Lee, and Cash ConsiderationsNBA. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ Raptors Acquire Olynyk and Agbaji from JazzToronto Raptors. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ↑ Raptors Extend OlynykToronto Raptors. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ↑ New Orleans Pelicans complete trade with Toronto RaptorsNew Orleans Pelicans. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ↑ Senior Men's National Team roster finalized for FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup 2023Canada Basketball. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ↑ Down go the champs: Canada knock out Spain in thrillerCanada Basketball. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ↑ Canada holds off U.S. to win bronze at men's Basketball World Cup in OTCanadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
Other websites
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com, or Basketball-Reference.com
- Kelly Olynyk on Twitter