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Being an NBA player is not an easy task by any means, as staying healthy is a crucial part of the job.
While players do everything in their power to stay completely healthy, there are some things that no one can predict.
Philadelphia 76ers star Kelly Oubre Jr. recently made headlines following an accident.
The 27-year-old was hospitalized due to his injuries and will miss a significant amount of time, as revealed via Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter.
Upon hearing the sad news about Oubre Jr., NBA fans on Twitter shared their reactions to it below the original tweet by Adrian Wojnarowski.
Kelly Oubre Jr., has been released from a Philadelphia-area hospital, a Sixers spokesman tells ESPN. Oubre Jr., will work closely with the 76ers medical staff on treatment and care for his injuries. He is expected to miss a significant period of time. https://t.co/S1oaT6WeRc
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 12, 2023
Wishing him a speedy recovery
— Playmaker (@playmaker) November 12, 2023
released in less than 5 hours but missing significant time? uhh what? are we talking like 2-3 weeks or like a couple months?
— Djboss (@DjbossNA) November 12, 2023
Prayers for a speedy recovery
— CELTICS BANNER 18 (@BiggLynch) November 12, 2023
Shout out to Oubre!
— Smellgood (@mnorm2001) November 12, 2023
Thank God he is alive for his adorable little daughter for him a full recovery unbelievable didn’t want to believe it when I saw it ! Life is Fragile I say that every day in this crazy world
— Lee E. Mckay (@LeeEMckay1) November 12, 2023
Most fans wished Oubre Jr. a speedy recovery, but there were a few who were confused by the news.
Considering Oubre Jr. was released from the hospital in a few hours, but he’ll still miss a significant amount of time, that was what led to the confusion.
Fans will get a much clearer picture over the next few days as Kelly Oubre Jr. starts his recovery process.
Before the tragic injury, Oubre Jr. was having a great season as he averaged 16.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game for the 76ers.
Oubre Jr.’s performances were a crucial reason behind the 76ers’ 7-1 start to the 2023-24 NBA season.
With Oubre Jr. most likely sidelined for a few months, can the 76ers still continue to dominate the Eastern Conference? Well, only time will tell.
In the meantime, the 76ers will hope that once Oubre Jr. gets back on the roster, he’s completely healthy and fit to play games.
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