Victor Wembanyama reportedly feared that he might never play basketball again, but medical clearance has now been given for his return to the court. The French NBA star had been sidelined since February due to a venous thrombosis in his right shoulder. According to an interview he gave to L’Equipe, the San Antonio Spurs medical staff have authorized him to resume training with the team.
Wembanyama described his injury as an “adventure” but said the hardest part is now behind him. He stated that he feels much better both physically and mentally and is currently attending a summer camp in Las Vegas with his teammates.
When the diagnosis was made, Wembanyama admitted he feared he might never play basketball again. He reflected that everyone sometimes has irrational thoughts about things they care deeply about, but such experiences can also change a person for the better.
He said he is “on the right track” with his recovery plan and that the thrombosis is now officially behind him. Provided all goes as expected, he does not anticipate the condition recurring. He also mentioned that he will need to continue specific work on his shoulder and gradually regain all the habits connected to playing basketball.
However, Wembanyama’s participation in the upcoming European Championship, starting August 27, has been ruled out. He explained that he has not played a full 5-on-5 game for five months, and playing before being fully ready would be risky. Although he would have liked his rehabilitation to proceed faster, he acknowledged that without certainty about his recovery, he could not take part in the tournament.
