Wembanyama, the reigning Rookie of the Year and a first-time All-Star this season, was averaging 24.3 points, 11 rebounds, 3.7 assists and a league-leading 3.8 blocks in 46 games for the 23-29 Spurs. The Spurs are set to take on the Pistons on Friday.

The Spurs are reportedly 'optimistic' Victor Wembanyama will return next season after blood clot scare The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. NBA fans were dealt some terrifying news when they learned Victor Wembanyama will unfortunately miss the remainder of the season.

Per Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Spurs were concerned with Wembanyama’s “low energy,” and when it persisted through the All-Star break and the two-day vacation that followed, the team looked into it, which is when they discovered the deep vein thrombosis that is now costing him the season.