Those guys won't qualify for All-NBA or postseason awards. That could mean millions for whoever takes their place.
For now, yes, Wembanyama’s season has been dealt a knockout blow. Deep vein thrombosis in the right shoulder is the diagnosis, meaning he has a blood clot. The Spurs, in consultation with their medical team,
Two days after the San Antonio Spurs announced that Victor Wembanyama was out for the rest of the season, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Gregg Popovich won’t return this season either. The winningest coach in NBA history hasn’t been with the team since suffering a mild stroke at the beginning of November.
Charles Barkley believes Victor Wembanyama cannot be handed the “face of the NBA” title and that he must “take it.”
For now, yes, Wembanyama’s season has been dealt a knockout blow. The good news is that doctors have told the Spurs that they believe this is not a career-threatening issue.
De’Aaron Fox has been playing with a nagging injury on his dominant hand for virtually the entire season. The San Antonio Spurs knew about his injured left pinky when they dealt for him shortly before the NBA trade deadline.
Heading into the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the San Antonio Spurs were viewed as a team with one of the brightest futures due to their collection of young players and draft capital. However, the main reason they were seen this way was star center Victor Wembanyama.
The San Antonio Spurs will have to move forward without Victor Wembanyama because of deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.