After a few weeks of recovery, Kelly Oubre Jr. is finally close to making a comeback.
When Kelly Oubre Jr. got involved in a vehicular accident on November 11, the news upset the sports community, including his former and current teammates.
His teammate Tyrese Maxey even dedicated his first-ever 50-point performance—against the Indiana Pacers—to Oubre.
“Man, this had nothing to do with me. This is all Kelly Oubre, man. We praying for him man, love my dawg. I just met him, but I love him,” said Maxey after the 76ers-Clippers game.
Fortunately, after a few weeks of recuperating, Kelly Oubre Jr., according to several reports, ‘fully participated’ in Monday’s practice and is scheduled to play with the Philadelphia 76ers against the Washington Wizards.
Keith Pompey and Lauren Rose broke the news on X.
Good @sixers news:
Kelly Oubre Jr. was a full participant in today’s practice. Nick Nurse expects him to be cleared to play.
— Lauren Rosen (@LaurenMRosen) December 4, 2023
Kelly Oubre Jr. was full participant and will play on Wednesday vs. the Wizards.
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) December 4, 2023
Oubre’s statement regarding the accident
Oubre had been struck by a motor vehicle in Center City, Philadelphia on November 11. And after a careful medical examination, the Sixers later revealed that the 27-year-old forward sustained a fractured rib.
However, the police never found any footage of the accident that took place, causing many to wonder if Oubre had made it all up.
Asked by the media if he was disappointed with the people doubting his accident and thinking that it was all a “cover up for something”, Oubre said that the situation was very traumatic for him and his family, and that the people are very ‘inconsiderate’ and ‘insensitive’ to worry about video cameras. He also added that he’s grateful that it wasn’t worse than it is and that he’s able to come back to work and “smile and talk and breathe”.
In his recent interview, Oubre also expressed gratitude to his friends, family, and the 76ers organization—particularly coach Nick Nurse—for their unwavering support over the entire process.
After monitoring his condition and witnessing that he’s back to his best form on court, the 76ers have cleared him to play against the Wizards on Wednesday.
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