The Spurs phenom suffered a season-ending injury. A physician explains what deep vein thrombosis is, its causes and treatment, and Wembanyama's likely prognosis.

The San Antonio Spurs announced that All-Star big man Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. The condition was found after he returned from All-Star Weekend,

San Antonio dealt Zach Collins at the trade deadline before losing Charles Bassey for a few weeks, which left them sparse at the center position. Victor Wembanyama's season-ending deep vein thrombosis diagnosis only worsened its state, leaving Biyombo as the primary center.