Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Out for Season After Shocking Blood Clot Diagnosis!
San Antonio Spurs’ rising star Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out for the rest of the 2024-2025 NBA season due to a shocking medical diagnosis. The 21-year-old All-Star center has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right shoulder, the team announced Thursday.
The condition was discovered after Wembanyama returned from the All-Star Game in San Francisco last weekend. While the Spurs did not provide a specific recovery timeline, sources indicate that the team expects the French phenom to make a full recovery before the next season.
Dominant Rookie Year Cut Short
Wembanyama has been a force in just his second NBA season. The reigning Rookie of the Year has averaged an impressive 24.3 points, 11 rebounds, 3.8 blocks, and 1.1 steals per game, leading the league in blocks with 176 total swats. His absence is a massive blow to the Spurs, who currently sit in 12th place in the Western Conference with a 23-29 record and are fighting for a Play-In Tournament spot.
A Growing Concern in the NBA
DVT is a rare but serious condition, and Wembanyama isn’t the first NBA player to be sidelined by it. Chris Bosh famously missed the remainder of the 2014-15 season after developing a blood clot in his lung, and later, a clot in his calf ended his career. Brandon Ingram (2019) and Ausar Thompson (2023) also faced extended absences due to similar diagnoses.
What’s Next for the Spurs?
With Wembanyama out, the Spurs will need to lean on their young core to keep their playoff hopes alive. The team also holds two first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, including an unprotected pick from the Atlanta Hawks, which could be a major asset in rebuilding around Wemby.
This devastating news leaves fans and analysts wondering: How will the Spurs recover from this setback, and what does it mean for Wembanyama’s future? One thing is certain—all eyes will be on his road to recovery.
