San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is predicted to overlook the remainder of the 2024-2025 NBA season because of a blood clot, the staff introduced on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Wembanyama, 21, was recognized with deep vein thrombosis in his proper shoulder, the Spurs mentioned. He obtained the analysis after returning to San Antonio following the NBA All-Star Sport in San Francisco.
The reigning NBA Rookie of the 12 months began feeling signs just lately, however thought he would really feel higher through the two days off after the All-Star Sport, sources instructed ESPN. The signs continued although, and he underwent checks that confirmed the blood clot.
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A Spurs supply instructed ESPN they’re “optimistic” Wembanyama will “make a full restoration” earlier than the 2025-2026 season begins.
“It is powerful,” Wembanyama’s teammate, level guard Chris Paul, instructed ESPN. “Robust greater than something, I believe for all of us, figuring out how a lot he means to our staff, however extra so figuring out how a lot he means to the sport and the way a lot he likes to play.”
Wembanyama gained the NBA Rookie of the 12 months title after final season and made his first All-Star Sport this 12 months. He performed in 46 video games this season, averaging 24.3 factors, 11 rebounds, 3.7 assists and three.8 blocks. He was thought-about a favourite for the Defensive Participant of the 12 months award, however will likely be ineligible for it and different year-end awards as a result of he won’t meet the 65-game minimal.
The Spurs are 23-29 and have been with out their head coach Gregg Popovich for many of the season. The Basketball Corridor of Famer, 76, took a depart of absence after struggling a gentle stroke in November.