Victor Wembanyama is anticipated to sit out the remainder of the regular season following a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. This announcement was made by the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition characterized by the formation of a blood clot in the deep veins, typically due to either injury or sluggish blood flow. Notably, this type of injury is unusual in basketball, where players generally experience more common injuries such as sprains or fractures.

Wembanyama’s condition was uncovered after the player reported feeling unusually fatigued during the All-Star Weekend and subsequent days. The Spurs are hopeful this incident will not be as serious as the case of Chris Bosh, who had his career cut short due to a blood clot condition. Bosh’s blood clot issues involved medication for treatment which posed risks when mixed with the physicality of the sport.

In comparison, Brandon Ingram overcame a similar issue in 2019 and has been able to continue his professional career post-treatment.

The Spurs believe that Wembanyama, if this remains an isolated incident, should make a complete recovery and be ready for the next season’s lineup. All reports are currently optimistic about Wembanyama’s long-term health outlook.