Report: Victor Wembanyama Experienced Low Energy Lately, Spurs Confident He’ll Be Back Next Season

According to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic, Victor Wembanyama experienced low energy lately, which was a cause for concern. 

Tests showed that Wembanyama has deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. 

The San Antonio Spurs are confident Wembanyama will be back next season. 

Per source, to @TheAthletic, Victor Wembanyama had experienced low energy lately that was causing concern.

When he still had low energy at All-Star weekend, and through his two-day vacation after it, the tests began that ultimately uncovered the deep vein thrombosis. The Spurs…

— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) February 20, 2025

One of the top players in the NBA, Wembanyama appeared in 46 games for the Spurs this season. He averaged 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 3.8 blocks while shooting 47.6% from the field, 35.2% from 3 and 83.6% from the free-throw line.  

“If blood moves too slowly through your veins, it can cause a clump of blood cells called a clot,” according to WebMD. “When a blood clot forms in a vein deep inside your body, it causes what doctors call deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This is most likely to happen in your lower leg, thigh, or pelvis. But it can occur in other parts of your body, too. DVT can lead to major health problems. In some cases, it can be fatal. That’s why if you think you have one, you must see a doctor right away.

“Blood thinners are the most common medications used to treat DVT. They cut your blood’s ability to clot. You may need to take them for 6 months. If your symptoms are severe or your clot is very large, your doctor may give you a strong medicine to dissolve it. These medications, called thrombolytics, have serious side effects like sudden bleeding. That’s why they’re not prescribed very often.”

The Spurs drafted Wembanyama with the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Wembanyama won the 2023-24 Rookie of the Year Award after averaging 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.6 blocks. 

San Antonio is 23-29, good for 12th place in the Western Conference standings.