Recently, Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has been in the news for his comments on the legitimacy of his injury. Oubre suffered a right knee injury in a hit-and-run accident in late October, and has been out of action since then.
The incident occurred when Oubre was walking near the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. He was struck by a vehicle and suffered a right knee injury that required surgery. Oubre has been out of action since then, and recently spoke out about the legitimacy of his injury.
In an interview with ESPN, Oubre criticized questions about the legitimacy of his injury, saying “It’s a serious injury. It’s not something I’m taking lightly. I’m not trying to play it up or anything like that. It’s a serious situation.” He went on to say that he was “just trying to get back on the court as soon as possible.”
Oubre’s comments come after some speculation that his injury may have been exaggerated in order to get out of playing for the Wizards. Oubre has been vocal about his desire to be traded from the team, and some have suggested that he may have used the injury as an excuse to avoid playing for the team.
Oubre’s comments make it clear that he is taking his injury seriously, and that he is not trying to use it as an excuse to get out of playing for the Wizards. He is currently rehabbing his injury and is hoping to return to the court soon.
Oubre’s hit-and-run accident is a reminder of how serious these types of incidents can be. While Oubre is fortunate to have only suffered a knee injury, others may not be so lucky. It is important to always be aware of your surroundings and take precautions when walking near busy roads or intersections.
