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The San Antonio Spurs received shocking news of the worst kind.
As reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, Victor Wembanyama is likely to be sidelined for the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA regular season due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.
The Texas-based team confirmed the situation in an official injury update.
“San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the season owing to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.” — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 20, 2025.
Just a few days prior, the 21-year-old generational talent had made a notable appearance in his inaugural All-Star Game.
During his second year in the NBA, Wembanyama was achieving impressive averages of 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, as he aimed to lead the Spurs to a spot in the Western Conference Play-In tournament.
It remains uncertain whether he will be able to represent France in the upcoming 2025 FIBA EuroBasket tournament.
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