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The 27-year-old Philadelphia 76ers player was walking when a car moving at a “high rate of speed” hit him and then fled the scene around 7 p.m. EST, according to theNBA’s official website. Medics arrived and took Oubre to the hospital, where he is reported to have been treated for a fractured rib before being sent home to recover.
According toESPN’s NBA insiderAdrian Wojnarowski, “Oubre Jr. will work closely with the 76ers medical staff on treatment and care for his injuries.” Wojnarowski also reported that 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and other team representatives met Oubre at the hospital.
A spokesperson for the 76ers said in a statement that Oubre will not play in Sunday’s game and will be re-evaluated in one week, but Wojnarowski was told the guard “is expected to miss a significant period of time.”
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Before a game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford told reporters he is “glad he’s OK” when asked about Oubre. “He had a great year for us [last season]. We drafted [Brandon Millerand Nick Smith], so we just didn’t have a spot. But it’s just fortunate that he’s OK. I know he’s going to miss some time, but he’s going to be healthy, and everything’s OK,” Clifford continued.
Oubre just began his first season with the 76ers after three seasons on the Hornets. In his first eight games, he has averaged 16.8 points.
source: people.com
