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Fans Are Praying For 76ers Guard Kelly Oubre After Being Hit By Vehicle

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 29: Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a free throw during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 29, 2023 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

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In some scary news out of the Association tonight, Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. is reportedly in the hospital after being struck a vehicle.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Oubre was a pedestrian in Center City, Philadelphia when he was hit and is receiving treatment at a local hospital. The former first-round pick is said to be in stable condition.

“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,” Woj wrote.

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NBA Twitter reacted to the concerning report.

“ain’t no way,” a user said.

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“Awful news,” commented Kevin Negandhi. “Hoping he’s going to be ok.”

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“WTF?!?!?!” Josh Reynolds replied. “First off, I pray everyone is ok… This is truly insane & awful. There are much more important things than basketball. Second, OF COURSE this happens to a Sixers player. Another chapter in the most insane 30for30 of all time.”

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“this is what happens when the Sixers sign players that are good,” tweeted Michael Levin.

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“Sending prayers for Kelly Oubre Jr. Let’s wait for more details for any sort of reaction as this could mean anything at this point … But this is horrible to hear regardless.”

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Oubre signed with the Sixers this offseason after spending the last two years of his career with the Charlotte Hornets. Since being selected 15th overall back in 2015, the ex-Kansas star has steadily improved in each of his eight NBA seasons; averaging 20 PPG in 2022.