Kelly Oubre Jr. Breaks Silence On Accident, Return To Court This Week

Kelly Oubre Jr. is lastly talking out concerning the hit-and-run accident that left him with critical accidents final month … talking with media in Philly forward of his return to the basketball courtroom on Wednesday.

Keep in mind, the Philadelphia 76ers ahead hasn’t performed any basketball since he suffered a damaged rib, along with hip and leg accidents, after he was struck by a car on November 11.

The 27-year-old has stored quiet concerning the incident … till now, as he is been cleared to play and is anticipated to be obtainable towards the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.

“First and foremost before anything, I just want to say thank you to my family and my friends, the 76ers organization, especially coach [Nick] Nurse, for the utmost support throughout this whole process,” Oubre mentioned to the media on Monday.

“I’ve spoken to the police about this situation and they have an ongoing investigation. So I’ve spoken to who I need to speak to about it and I keep that where that is. I won’t be speaking on any details about that because they’re looking into it.”

Even with all of the accidents, Oubre says he doesn’t have any unwell will in the direction of the motive force, saying he is at all times about “love and peace”.

Kelly additionally addressed rumors he made up the incident.

“I’m just really blessed that it wasn’t worse than what it is and that I’m able to come back to work and smile, walk, talk, and breathe,” Oubre mentioned. “So yeah, that’s what I have to say about the conspiracy theorists.”

Keep in mind, TMZ Sports activities posted video, with permission, exhibiting Oubre returning dwelling after the accident, clearly in quite a lot of ache. His spouse instantly known as 911, and Oubre was rushed to the hospital.

Oubre — who signed a 1-year, $2.9 million take care of the 76ers in September — was averaging 16.3 factors and 5 rebounds a sport earlier than the incident.