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Sep 1, 2025 9:30 PM EDT
Victor Wembanyama’s 2024-25 season ended abruptly in February after the San Antonio Spurs star was diagnosed with blood clot issues. The Frenchman was even the frontrunner for the Defensive Player of the Year before becoming ineligible due to his absence.
The Spurs center played just 46 games, averaging 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 3.8 blocks per game. He was also selected for his first All-Star Game, suiting up for Charles Barkley’s Global Stars.
Early in July, Wembanyama confirmed his recovery from blood clot issues, telling L’Equipe’s Maxime Aubin that he’s “officially cleared to return.”
“It just happened — I got the green light from the Spurs’ medical staff just a few hours ago. Phew, I’ll finally be able to play a bit of basketball again!” Wembanyama stated at the time.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama reacts during a game. — Source: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Now, based on the latest reports about his current activities, Wembanyama is working hard to get himself back to game conditioning. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the 21-year-old big man “played in some recent fullcourt runs at Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles” and was “said to have looked quite stellar.”
The Spurs made some improvements in the offseason in a bid to surround Wembanyama with more complementary talents. Aside from trading for Kelly Olynyk and signing Luke Kornet in free agency, San Antonio also drafted guard Dylan Harper with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
With Wembanyama set to return healthier and better in the 2025-26 season — and the Spurs adding to their core that also features star guard De’Aaron Fox and 2025 Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle — the future is definitely looking bright for San Antonio.
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Angelo Guinhawa
Senior Editor, Athlon Sports
Angelo Guinhawa is a trending sports writer and senior editor for Athlon Sports. He specializes in basketball coverage, with a focus on the NBA and WNBA, though he has also reported on football (NFL), baseball (MLB) and soccer (MLS, EPL, La Liga).