Philadelphia 76ers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. hit by car, hospitalised

Philadelphia 76ers fans have been left in shock after a fan favourite was ruled out for some time after going for a walk near his home.

Oubre Jr. is not expected to miss the season. Photo: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP

Phildelphia 76ers player Kelly Oubre Jr. has reportedly been hit by a vehicle and received treatment at a local hospital.

Oubre Jr. scored eight points during the team’s Friday night win over the Detroit Pistons.

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The next day, Oubre Jr., 27, was hit by a vehicle in Center City while walking near his home, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The shooting guard was in stable condition, according to Wojnarowski.

In a series of follow-up tweets, Wojnarowski said that Oubre Jr. is “expected to miss significant time due to his injuries, but those aren’t considered to be season-ending.”

The extent of his injuries has not been revealed.

Team representatives were with Oubre Jr. at the hospital, including 76ers President Daryl Morey.

The team also released a statement.

“Kelly Oubre Jr. was a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle tonight in Center City, Philadelphia,” the 76ers said in a statement.

“He is currently in stable condition and being treated at a local hospital.”

Fans were shocked by the news. Photo by Patrick McDERMOTT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP

Oubre Jr. was released from the hospital at around 11pm, Wojnarowski wrote in a follow-up tweet.

He is expected to work with 76ers staff on treatment and care as he recovers.

Authorities are investigating the incident.

Oubre Jr. went three-from-nine from the field goal line and zero-from-three on three-pointers during Friday night’s game.

He recorded 26 minutes of playing time.

So far this season for the 76ers, Oubre Jr. is averaging 16.3 points per game.

Oubre Jr. was the 15th overall pick in the first round of the 2015 NBA draft.

He has spent nine seasons in the NBA playing for the Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, and Charlotte Hornets.

Well wishes have begun pouring in for Oubre Jr.

“This absolutely tragic man. I’m sick,” someone wrote.

“Prayers for the goat,” one fan tweeted.

“Bro praying for him, he’s been having such a good season,” another wrote.

“Hoping for a speedy recovery!” another said.

“Prayers up for Kelly Oubre Jr … so horrible to hear the news,” someone else wrote.

This story first appeared in The US Sun and was republished with permission.