Victor Wembanyama, the number one draft pick in the NBA’s 2023 campaign, is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season against San Antonio Spurs after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.
Following the All-Star game in San Francisco on Monday, the Frenchman, 21, returned to San Antonio, according to the Spurs.
When blood enters a blood vessel as clumps, creating a blood clot, happens thrombosis.
Wembanyama, the reigning Rookie of the Year, has averaged 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 46 games this season, while leading the NBA in blocks with 176.
But the injury means he will no longer be eligible for All-NBA, Defensive Player of the Year, or other awards because he will not reach the league’s 65-game minimum.
Wembanyama became the second player from Europe to receive the top pick in the NBA draft after the Spurs selected him with the first overall pick of the 2023 draft.
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Source: BBC
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