Sports doctor Jesse Morse says "uncomfortable questions need to be asked" after Victor Wembanyama's blood clot diagnosis
On Thursday, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder.
Miami-based doctor Jesse Morse on X explained possible reasons for the issue.
Morse provided a differential diagnosis for a "high-level athlete in the early 20s" to be diagnosed with a blood clot. He also expressed concern and said a deeper investigation into the issue was needed.
"We may never publicly find out why the San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama suffered a blood clot, but that doesn’t change the fact that these uncomfortable questions need to be asked," Morse tweeted.
Jesse Morse, who has around 131,000 followers on the social media platform, also listed NBA players who suffered from blood clots. Among them is Miami Heat star Chris Bosh, who fans drew comparisons with Wemby's case. Bosh's career was cut short in 2016 due to a blood clot in his leg.
Victor Wembanyama's diagnosis came following the 2025 NBA All-Star festivities last weekend in San Francisco. The reigning Rookie of the Year appeared in his first All-Star Game. When he returned to San Antonio, the team administered several tests that eventually revealed a form of a blood clot.
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Victor Wembanyama receives support from Kevin Durant
Following the Phoenix Suns' game against the San Antonio Spurs, 15-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant shared encouraging words with the center.
"I'm thinking about Vic," Durant said. "I'm sure the whole basketball world is thinking about it right now. But, somebody like that who has a strong mind, strong will... he's going to put his best foot forward every day. I don't even know Vic well enough, but I can just tell."
The two-time NBA champion, who has dealt with several injuries in the past as well, shared some advice with the young star:
"Be patient," Durant said. "Go find some more Legos to put together, read a couple new books, and then, when it's time to get back on the court, lock in."
Per NBA insider Jared Greenberg, the Spurs believe Wembanyama's issue is isolated and expect their star to recover fully in time for the 2025-26 season. San Antonio (24-29) is 12th in the competitive Western Conference and three games behind the final Play-In spot.