NBA – Following Wembanyama’s Misfortune, the Viral Prophecy About the Spurs: “It’s Happening”
Suffering from a thrombosis in his right shoulder, Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the Spurs’ season. This is an obvious setback for the Texas franchise, though history could repeat itself to their great fortune.
Even with a fully healthy Wembanyama, their playoff ambitions already seemed highly compromised. In an ultra-competitive Western Conference, the Spurs were sitting at 12th place and had already fallen behind their main rivals in the standings. The devastating news that broke on Thursday regarding the young French big man is unlikely to improve their situation.
After experiencing excessive fatigue for several weeks, Wembanyama underwent medical tests that revealed a thrombosis in his right shoulder. This condition has ended the careers of some NBA players, but it appears to have been detected early enough in his case to prevent such an outcome. Nevertheless, his franchise will now have to adjust its plans for the remainder of the season.
With Wembanyama Sidelined, Will Destiny Once Again Favor the Spurs?
Given Wembanyama’s significant role in the Spurs’ game plan, they will likely struggle to qualify for the postseason. So, what can they hope for in the coming weeks of competition? For some, they would be wise to embrace tanking to try and force fate—reminiscent of a scenario they experienced back in 1997:
Basketball Forever: “Remember when David Robinson got injured, and the Spurs drafted Tim Duncan the following offseason? 🤔
The tank for Cooper Flagg is officially on 👀”
For context, David Robinson, then the star of San Antonio, played only six games during the 1996-97 season before suffering a left foot fracture.
The Spurs subsequently finished that season with a dismal 20-62 record. That misfortune allowed them to secure the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, which led them to select… Tim Duncan. Nearly thirty years later, could Cooper Flagg end up in San Antonio in the same way, forming a dynamic duo with Wemby next season? This theory has left many online users skeptical:
@jphilinTx: “Flagg is NOT Tim Duncan.”
@BroeknThroat2: “If this happens, the NBA is rigged 10,000%.”
@TheLotorious: “I hope you guys aren’t seriously comparing Flagg to Tim Duncan.”
@DumbPrick: “Right now, eight teams have a better chance of getting Flagg than the Spurs. With just under 30 games left to play, I think they can finish with the fifth-worst record at best. The odds are not in their favor.”
With Victor Wembanyama likely out for the rest of the season, some are already imagining the Spurs landing the No. 1 pick in the 2025 Draft and selecting Cooper Flagg. However, comparisons to the David Robinson and Tim Duncan era might not be entirely appropriate.
