Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs’ rookie center, suffered a sprained ankle during pre-game warmups before the Spurs’ match against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. The injury was serious enough to rule Wembanyama out of the game, leaving the Spurs without one of their most promising young players.
The injury occurred when Wembanyama landed awkwardly after a jump shot during warmups. He was immediately taken to the locker room for medical attention and was later ruled out of the game. The severity of the injury is still unknown, and the Spurs have yet to provide an update on his status.
Wembanyama has been a key contributor for the Spurs this season, averaging 8.3 points and 5.2 rebounds in 18.2 minutes per game. His presence in the paint has been a major factor in the Spurs’ success, as he’s been able to protect the rim and rebound effectively. His absence will be a big blow for the Spurs, who are already without star forward LaMarcus Aldridge due to a shoulder injury.
The Spurs have yet to announce how they plan to replace Wembanyama in the lineup. It’s likely that veteran forward Rudy Gay will take his place in the starting lineup, while younger players such as Drew Eubanks and Quinndary Weatherspoon could see increased minutes off the bench.
The Spurs will certainly miss Wembanyama’s presence in the paint, but they’ll have to find a way to make up for his absence if they want to remain competitive in the Western Conference. Hopefully, Wembanyama’s injury isn’t too serious and he’ll be able to return to action soon.
