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Wembanyama's Health Scare Sparks Spurs' Playoff Hopes

9/30/2025

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Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs center, faced a health scare—deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder—that ended his season on February 20 and required urgent surgery.
He underwent doctor visits and used recovery to reflect on life experiences.
He undertook a two-week China trip for training and visited the NASA Space Center; health improvements and Spurs additions raise playoff hopes.

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Story summary

Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs center, faced a health scare—deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder—that ended his season on February 20 and required urgent surgery.
He underwent doctor visits and used recovery to reflect on life experiences.
He undertook a two-week China trip for training and visited the NASA Space Center; health improvements and Spurs additions raise playoff hopes.