Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs recently experienced a setback during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers when he collided knees with Anthony Davis, resulting in an injury. The young star briefly exited the game but returned to finish with impressive stats. However, the nature of his injury has left many wondering about his recovery timeline.
Here is more about San Antonio Spurs’ star Victor Wembanyama’s injury.
How did Victor Wembanyama get injured?
Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs’ star center, was absent from the team’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder as he recovers from an injury. The bruised right knee occurred on Friday during the Spurs’ loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. In the fourth quarter, Wembanyama collided with Lakers star Anthony Davis, which resulted in a foul. The young center briefly exited the game but returned to finish strong, contributing 28 points and 14 rebounds in the Spurs’ narrow 120-115 defeat.
Despite his efforts to play through the pain, the injury kept him out of the game against the Thunder. After the Lakers game, Wembanyama spoke about the injury, stating that he took a “big hit” but hadn’t twisted anything. The star player said, “A little beat-up right now. I took a big hit. It’s just a hit. I didn’t twist nothing. This is not a big deal.” (via ESPN)
When will Victor Wembanyama return to play for NBA?
There is no confirmed timeline for Victor Wembanyama’s return to NBA action following his right knee contusion. The San Antonio Spurs have not provided an exact date for when the rookie star will be back on the court. In the meantime, Zach Collins is expected to step up and fill Wembanyama’s role in the lineup.
Additionally, the Spurs are also dealing with injury concerns regarding guard Devin Vassell, who is listed as “questionable” with a sore left knee, adding another uncertainty to the team’s lineup.
