NBA – Present to Support the Spurs, the Latest Health Update on Wembanyama!
Absent for the past few weeks while recovering, Victor Wembanyama was with his teammates on Sunday against the Thunder.
Sitting on the bench to support them, his presence also provided an opportunity for an update on his condition.
Spurs Fighting for the Play-In Without Wembanyama
As the Spurs continue their battle for a play-in spot, the competition remains fierce.
The Kings, currently holding the last qualification spot, are not slowing down, and San Antonio is dealing with its own issues, including the Chris Paul situation.
Not to mention the absence of Victor Wembanyama and Gregg Popovich.
While a play-in qualification seems unlikely, the Texans are not looking to tank and shift their focus to the 2025 NBA Draft in June.
They are determined to keep fighting, despite a 146-132 loss to the Thunder on Sunday night. Still, the performance was encouraging, considering the final result.
Latest Update on Victor Wembanyama
With 32 points off the bench, Stephon Castle continues his impressive growth with the Spurs, supported by De’Aaron Fox’s 20 points.
Castle is expected to move into the starting lineup soon, especially given Chris Paul’s recent struggles.
What remains certain is that Victor Wembanyama is staying close to his team to provide support.
Wembanyama received a standing ovation as he made his way to the arena to support his teammates from the bench.
His presence was a welcome sight, reaffirming that the French phenom remains fully engaged with his team during this difficult period.
Spurs Coach Mitch Johnson Provides Health Update
Ahead of the game, Mitch Johnson addressed Wembanyama’s health status.
However, as expected, the franchise will remain discreet in the coming months regarding specific details.
Mitch Johnson on Wembanyama’s health: “We’re keeping certain details private, and we’ve already discussed some aspects, so we will likely keep those discussions internal moving forward. But as we’ve said, we hope he will be ready for the start of the new season and that he will be able to manage this without any long-term impact on his health or basketball activities.”
The Spurs remain optimistic about Wembanyama’s recovery, though they did not confirm whether he will require surgery or any other major procedures.
For now, Wembanyama will continue his recovery, aiming to be fully prepared for September.