Victor Wembanyama's 2024-25 NBA season is likely over.
The San Antonio Spurs star has deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, which is expected to sideline him for the remainder of the year, the team announced Thursday.
The deep vein thrombosis, more commonly known as a blood clot, was discovered when Wembanyama returned to the team from the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. The Spurs believe the blood clot is an isolated condition, according to ESPN.
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Wembanyama has lived up to the incredibly high expectations that surrounded him when the Spurs selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft this season. He's averaging 24.3 points, 11 rebounds and 3.7 rebounds per game, adding a league-high 3.8 blocks per game. Those stats helped Wembanyama earn his first All-Star nod and placed him as the front-runner for Defensive Player of the Year.
The Spurs are 23-29 and sit 3.5 games back of the final play-in spot as of Thursday.
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