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Kristen Wong

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Gives Good Update on Recovery From Blood Clot Scare

Chuck’s Global Stars forward Victor Wembanyama (1) of the San Antonio Spurs warms up during the NBA All Star-Practice at Oracle Arena. | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama saw his 2024-25 season get turned upside down after he was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder following February's NBA All-Star weekend.

The Spurs' big man got shut down for the rest of the year and recently underwent surgery to fix his blood clot issue. In the past few months, Wembanyama has been seen mostly in good spirits, traveling with the Spurs to road games and even sitting next to NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon during the national championship game of the men's NCAA tournament in San Antonio earlier this month.

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