San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has spoken out about his terrifying health condition that forced him to miss the NBA season. The 21-year-old was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his shoulder, which caused discomfort and swelling. Despite being fortunate to avoid serious complications, Wembanyama discussed how the experience could have had severe effects.
Wembanyama, who is now taking steps to recover, revealed that he has overcome the issue but acknowledged it’s a process. He expressed gratitude for his good fortune, stating he’s still in the top 1% of the luckiest people. The DVT condition can cause serious complications if clots break loose and travel through the bloodstream.
Other NBA stars, including Brandon Ingram and Chris Bosh, have suffered from DVT in recent times. Wembanyama is now focused on being back in contention for next season, starting to lift weights as part of his rehabilitation. The French star trusts the Spurs organization, including coach Gregg Popovich and acting coach Mitch Johnson, to help him recover fully.
Johnson confirmed that Wembanyama will be ready to return to action by training camp next year. The team is optimistic about Wembanyama’s recovery process, with Johnson stating that everything they’ve said has been consistent. With the European Basketball Championship set to begin in August, fans are eagerly awaiting Wembanyama’s return to the court.
Source: https://www.irishstar.com/sport/nba/victor-wembanyama-san-antonio-nba-35067261