Victor Wembanyama spoke with the media for the primary time on Sunday since he was dominated out for the remainder of the season with a blood clot in his right shoulder in February.
The San Antonio Spurs middle did not delve into the specifics of his restoration however offered an encouraging replace.
“I will do like arduous work like arduous lifting and likewise basketball work,” Wembanyama stated, per Don Harris of WOAI-TV in San Antonio. “It is all very managed and lightweight. Generally I really feel like I wish to do extra. It is a logical, medical course, so I belief the method and belief the medical workers.”
Wembanyama, 21, added he hasn’t been cleared for contact but and did not make clear when he shall be.
Wembanyama’s feedback seemingly mirror these of performing coach Mitch Johnson, who did not appear too involved about his star’s damage.
“All the things we have stated about [Wembanyama’s recovery] has been constant,” Johnson stated after the All-Star break in February, through ESPN’s Michael C. Wright. “He’ll be able to go by camp subsequent yr. Issues are going effectively. I do know it is not the recent information, however it’s excellent news.”
Their feedback recommend Wembanyama’s damage is not career-threatening, which is big for the Spurs.
After successful 2023-24 Rookie of the 12 months, the French huge man continued to cement himself as a budding star. In 46 video games this season, the 7-foot-3, 235-pounder averaged 24.3 factors per sport, 11 rebounds per sport and three.8 blocks per sport.
Though Wembanyama practically missed half the season, he’ll nonetheless end with probably the most blocked photographs (176) within the common season. Coming into the common season’s ultimate day on Sunday, Milwaukee Bucks middle Brook Lopez ranked second within the league in blocks with 148 in 80 games.
The Spurs (34-48) have not made the playoffs for the reason that 2018-19 season. If Wembanyama suffers no setbacks throughout rehab, that might assist San Antonio snap its drought.
