Kelly Oubre: New video emerges of Sixers guard as police find no evidence of hit-and-run
PHILADELPHIA - New video appears to show an injured Kelly Oubre Jr. moments after an alleged hit-and-run just hours after Philadelphia police report they have yet to recover any evidence of the incident.
Initial reports from police stated that the driver's side mirror on a silver car clipped the Sixers guard as he crossed Spruce and Hicks streets in Center City Saturday night.
The 27-year-old reportedly suffered a broken rib, lacerations and other assorted injuries.
On Wednesday, police told FOX 29's Jeff Cole that investigators do not currently have any video or photographic evidence showing Oubre was struck by a vehicle. However, they are continuing to investigate the incident.
The Sixers said Oubre "was a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle tonight in Center City" in a statement posted to Twitter the same night as the incident.
A spokesperson for the team released the following statement to FOX 29 Wednesday in response to new information from Philadelphia police:
"Oubre Jr. continues to progress from his injuries and has resumed light physical activity with hopes of returning to play in the coming weeks. The organization appreciates the efforts of local police for investigating the situation and the support Oubre Jr. has received from the Philadelphia community."
Ring doorbell video obtained by TMZ Sports appears to show Oubre struggling to walk as he rolled his bike into his apartment just minutes after the alleged incident.
The Sixers player can be heard telling his wife he was hit by a car as he winces in pain.
Oubre returned to the team's practice facility on Tuesday, three days after he was taken off the team's roster.
"He's in good spirits," Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said before facing the Indiana Pacers in an NBA In-Season Tournament game. "He rode the exercise bike for a little bit. So he's doing OK."
Oubre is set to be re-examined at the end of the week and a timetable for his return could be set at that time. A police source says they'd like to speak to Oubre Junior again and possibly bring him to the scene to retrace his steps.
They are still looking for the important video, looking for evidence. But at this point, they have nothing that shows he was struck.
A source says Oubre Jr. was likely disoriented, and being new to the area, didn't know where he was.
76ers head coach, Nick Nurse, answered questions during a press conference, regarding Oubre Jr., saying, "I’m gonna believe Kelly at his word and all that stuff and focus on this game and handle things as they come. I don’t have any other conversations or anything, right now, to comment on. If some more evidence or anything else comes to light, we’ll handle it when it comes to light. I don’t think it’s very fair to him to say he made up some story, I just don’t."