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Kelly Oubre Jr. suffered a fractured rib from a hit-and-run accident while walking on Saturday night in Philadelphia.
The incident involving the Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard drew many reactions, including from Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist and longtime LA Lakers fan Flea.
"That's f**ked up about Kelly Oubre," Flea wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
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According to a Philadelphia police email to The Associated Press, the accident took place around 7 p.m. as Oubre walked across the street at Broad and Locust streets in Center City. The driver of the vehicle is still being tracked down. A silver vehicle was spotted leaving the scene.
The Philadelphia 76ers medical staff treated Kelly Oubre Jr. after he was released from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Oubre will be reevaluated in one week, the team tweeted.
Meanwhile, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the guard is expected to miss significant time given the severity of his injury, but it will not be a season-ending injury.
Kelly Oubre Jr. discusses playing for the Philadelphia 76ers
With the season that Kelly Oubre Jr. was having with the Philadelphia 76ers, it's unfortunate that it has to be put on hold following his accident.
When he was acquired during the offseason, he provided a humble response when asked about his role, as per Fan Nation's "All 76ers" article by Justin Grasso.
"Whatever the team needs from me, that's what I do," Oubre said. "Whatever the organization needs from me, that's what I'll do. Like I said when I first got drafted, I'm here to help a team win. I'm not here to focus on myself and what I can bring to the table. I'm more so here to do whatever I'm asked, and I'm told."
In the eight games this season, Oubre Jr. has averaged 16.3 points (50.0% shooting, including 37.8% from 3-point range) and 5.1 rebounds per game.
Coming from the Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets, Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors, Oubre entered this season with optimism and readiness to contribute.
He has been impressive, providing consistent minutes and a scoring punch. He started the last five games, all wins.
