Details Emerge About Victor Wembanyama’s Blood Clot
The San Antonio Spurs delivered devastating news when they announced that Victor Wembanyama will likely miss the remainder of the season. The 21-year-old phenom has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, a condition requiring blood-thinning medication that makes it unsafe for him to play. The issue came to light after […] The post Details Emerge About Victor Wembanyama’s Blood Clot appeared first on The Cold Wire.
The San Antonio Spurs delivered devastating news when they announced that Victor Wembanyama will likely miss the remainder of the season.
The 21-year-old phenom has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, a condition requiring blood-thinning medication that makes it unsafe for him to play.
The issue came to light after Wembanyama returned to San Antonio following his All-Star Game appearance, shifting all attention to his health and recovery.
ESPN insider Shams Charania shed more light on the situation, revealing that Wembanyama started experiencing symptoms after the All-Star break.
When rest didn’t alleviate the concerns, the Spurs moved quickly to investigate further.
“He was still feeling symptomatic, for my understanding, and that’s when the Spurs and when Wembanyama started to administer a battery of tests over the last 24 to 48 hours that found this blood clot in his right shoulder. And the sides are now going to huddle on treatment plans and options for a player who is just 21 years old and an ascending star,” Charania said on “NBA Today.”
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama recently felt symptomatic and hoped he would feel better when he took downtime after Sunday's All-Star game. Reporting with @malika_andrews for NBA Today on what led to tests in last 24-48 hours and the latest on the 21-year-old's status: pic.twitter.com/WCyeEjW7ZC
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 20, 2025
Despite this significant setback, there’s a silver lining in the Spurs’ outlook for their young star.
The team maintains strong confidence in Wembanyama’s recovery, expecting him to return at full strength for the 2025-26 season.
Medical experts view this as an isolated incident without broader health implications.
They point to Brandon Ingram’s similar experience in 2019, where he had treatment and bounced back to All-Star form the following season.
With proper medical care, Wembanyama appears positioned to follow a comparable recovery path and return to dominating the court.
The focus now shifts to ensuring he receives the best possible treatment and support during this unexpected challenge in his promising NBA journey.
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