Update: Kelly Oubre Jr sustained broken ribs, multiple bruises and cuts following hit-and-run accident in Center City Philadelphia

Drew Smith
November 12, 2023
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Sixers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was struck by a vehicle while walking near his residence in Philadelphia last night and is expected to miss a significant amount of time due to the injuries he suffered from the accident.

Woj broke the news regarding Kelly Oubre Jr. Last Night

Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. was a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle in Center City, Philadelphia tonight and is receiving treatment at a local hospital, a Sixers spokesman tells ESPN. Oubre Jr., is currently in stable condition. pic.twitter.com/Mqxjew1Opy
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 12, 2023

Oubre Jr. has been fantastic in his first year with the Philadelphia 76ers. He was averaging 16.2 points per game while shooting 50 percent from the floor and 38 percent from three point range.

The Sixers have jumped out of the gates to start the 2023-24 season, posting a 7-1 record which is good for first place in the Eastern Conference standings. Oubre has been a major part of their success, earning a starting position after PJ Tucker was shipped to Los Angeles in the James Harden trade.

Now, it looks like he’ll miss significant time. Shams tweeted out this morning that Oubre sustained broken ribs and an assortment of bruises and cuts to his body following the accident.

Kelly Oubre Jr. sustained broken ribs, bruises and cuts following hit-and-run

Sources: 76ers G/F Kelly Oubre Jr. sustained broken ribs and an assortment of bruises and cuts to his body after being struck by a car in Philadelphia on Saturday night. Oubre fortunately avoided more serious injuries, but will now miss significant time.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 12, 2023

Note: Kelly Oubre isn’t even the first athlete to have a run-in with the operator of a motor vehicle in the last year or so. AJ Brown got hit by a driver going through an intersection while riding his bike for the Eagles Autism Challenge.