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Canada Kelly Olynyk is a seasoned NBA player and captain of the Canada men's national basketball team, recognized for his consistent performance and leadership on the court.
Immanuel Quickley and Kelly Olynyk have teamed up with Clutch for a new campaign. The 'That's Clutch' campaign, developed in collaboration with Mint, marks Clutch's NBA marketing partnership debut, highlighting Clutch's brand.
One notable campaign Olynyk was a part of was with Nike, where he promoted the latest basketball shoes and apparel. He currently wears Nike Kobe 6 shoes.
Olynyk has also collaborated with Gatorade to promote their products.
Born on April 19, 1991, in Toronto, Ontario, Kelly Olynyk began his basketball journey at an early age. He moved to Kamloops, British Columbia, in seventh grade and continued to develop his skills, playing as a point guard even after a significant growth spurt in grade 11. Instead of attending a U.S. high school, he stayed at South Kamloops Secondary School, gaining exposure through provincial teams, AAU tournaments, and the Canadian junior national team. Olynyk was named Basketball BC’s Outstanding High School Player of the Year in his senior season, leading his team to a 36–2 record.
He played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs from 2009 to 2013. After two seasons primarily as a bench player, he redshirted his junior year (2011–12) to improve his game and strength. This decision paid off, as he returned for the 2012–13 season with a significant impact, earning Consensus First-Team All-American honors and being named to the Academic All-America first team. He also received the WCC Player of the Year award in 2013 and led the Bulldogs to their first number one national ranking. Following this successful season, Olynyk opted for the NBA draft, having already completed his bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Olynyk was drafted 13th overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2013 NBA draft, then immediately traded to the Boston Celtics, where he spent four seasons. During his time with the Celtics, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2014 and helped the team reach the Eastern Conference Finals in 2017. He later signed with the Miami Heat in 2017, reaching the 2020 NBA Finals. His career has also included stints with the Houston Rockets (2021), Detroit Pistons (2021–2022), Utah Jazz (2022–2024), Toronto Raptors (2024–2025), and New Orleans Pelicans (2025), before joining the San Antonio Spurs in 2025, with whom he reached the 2026 NBA Finals. Internationally, Olynyk has been a key player for the Canada men’s national basketball team, captaining the historic bronze medal-winning team at the 2023 FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup and committing to the national team through 2024.
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