Victor Wembanyama will miss the remainder of the NBA season after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder, the San Antonio Spurs announced on Thursday.

Blood Clot Discovered After All-Star Weekend

The Spurs’ medical team detected a venous thrombosis in Wembanyama's shoulder shortly after his return from the NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco last weekend.

According to ESPN, the Spurs believe the issue is an “isolated incident” for the French rookie, who was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and was named Rookie of the Year in 2024.

A Stellar Rookie Season Cut Short

Before the diagnosis, Wembanyama was having a historic rookie campaign, putting up incredible numbers that made him a frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year.

Wembanyama’s Season Averages:

• 24.3 points
• 11 rebounds
• 3.7 assists
• 3.8 blocks

His impact on both ends of the court had quickly made him one of the most exciting young stars in the NBA.

Spurs’ Playoff Hopes Crushed

The loss of Wembanyama delivers a major blow to the San Antonio Spurs’ already slim playoff hopes.

• Current Record: 23 wins – 29 losses
• Western Conference Standing: 12th place

With their star rookie sidelined, the Spurs now face an uphill battle, sitting well outside the play-in tournament spots.

This devastating news has hit Spurs fans hard, as the team was hopeful that Wembanyama would lead them back into playoff contention.