Victor Wembanyama Out For Rest Of Season With Deep Vein Thrombosis

NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs will miss the rest of the season. 

Wembanyama has a form of a blood clot in the right shoulder.

One of the best 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 beyond the arc and 83.6% from the free-throw line. 

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 on the season. The franchise acquired De’Aaron Fox from the Sacramento Kings at the NBA trade deadline. Fox wanted to get traded to the Spurs to play with Wembanyama.

“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.”