It’s a lack of size. French phenomenon Victor Wembanyama will miss a second consecutive game this NBA season, the San Antonio Spurs announced on Tuesday. In the Spurs’ pre-match “medical report”, the number 1 of the 2023 draft went from “uncertain” to “forfeit” for the match against the Oklahoma City Thunder scheduled for the night of Tuesday to Wednesday In France.
The demiurge of basketball floors, named best beginner (“rookie”) in the League last season and 2nd in the ranking of best defenders, received a blow to the right knee on Friday during a defensive action against Lakers pivot Anthony Davis .
Inspired and impactful, the number 1 of the Spurs had a successful match against the Lakers on Friday (28 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks) without preventing a defeat for his team (120-115). He briefly returned to the locker room after the clash against Davis before returning to the floor. He finally left the field grimacing and holding his knee, after taking the time, despite everything, to pose for the photo with his fellow Lakers rookie and former Mets92 partner, Armel Traoré.
The next day Wemby was unable to hold his place during the match lost by the Spurs against Dallas (110-93). He could return to play Thursday against the Utah Jazz.
