The Philadelphia 76ers forward, Kelly Oubre Jr., recently encountered a tragic incident that led to his hospitalization. The small forward, who began his NBA journey with the Atlanta Hawks in 2015, joined the Philadelphia 76ers this off-season after signing a contract.
Unfortunately, his time on the court with the 76ers has been abruptly curtailed due to this unexpected event. The team has recently issued a statement to provide concerned fans with an update on Kelly’s condition.
What happened to Kelly Oubre Jr.?
Kelly Oubre Jr. was struck by a vehicle in Philadelphia on Saturday night while taking a night stroll in his neighborhood. The details of the person driving the vehicle have not been released yet but Oubre had suffered injuries and was hospitalized right away.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on the incident and said, “Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was hospitalized and was later released after being struck by an oncoming vehicle in Philadelphia on Saturday night.”
Adrian also reported on what would happen now that a tragic unexpected event had occurred. He mentioned that Oubre is expected to work closely with the medical staff of the 76ers for treatment and care of his injuries.
76ers release official update on Kelly Oubre Jr.
Apart from the coverage from reporters, the official X account of the Philadelphia 76ers also provided an update on the situation for Kelly Oubre Jr. They released a note that said, “Kelly Oubre Jr. was pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle tonight in center city, Philadelphia, he is currently in a stable condition and is being treated at a local hospital.”
The note also mentioned that the 76ers will continue to update fans and concerned individuals as more information becomes available. Additionally, they urged the public to send their best wishes to Kelly and his family as he recovers from the incident.
Oubre had signed a one-year deal with the 76ers and had become a key rotation player for the team, especially after the departure of James Harden to the Clippers. Kelly is expected to spend a significant amount of time away from the sport but a comeback before the end of the season is possible given that the injuries are not season-ending.
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