In a plot twist that sounds like a bad sitcom, the San Antonio Spurs announced that star center Victor Wembanyama will be out for the rest of the season due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. Apparently, his shoulder has taken a page from the NBA’s playbook and decided it doesn’t want to play anymore—just like so many of its fellow athletes.
After returning from the All-Star Game, Wembanyama’s shoulder must have looked around and thought, “Why should I put in the effort when all these other players are sitting out games left and right?” It seems the latest trend among NBA stars is to rest at any opportunity, and Wembanyama’s shoulder is just trying to fit in.
A Season of Sidelines
With the likes of superstars choosing to sit out games for “load management,” it’s no wonder Wembanyama’s shoulder decided to join the ranks of the unwilling. After all, if it’s good enough for players who can afford to take a night off, why not his shoulder? The league has become a haven for players opting for extra rest days, and now Wembanyama’s shoulder is cashing in on that vacation vibe.
Understanding Deep Vein Thrombosis
For those unfamiliar with deep vein thrombosis, it’s when a blood clot forms in a deep vein—usually in the legs but taking an unexpected detour to Wembanyama’s shoulder. Clearly, his shoulder has made its stance known: it’s not interested in playing this season. In a league where resting has become the norm, perhaps the shoulder felt it was time to join the growing list of players choosing to step back from the grind.
Spurs Fans Left in a Quandary
As Spurs fans digest this disappointing news, they can’t help but wonder if Wembanyama’s shoulder is onto something. With all the chatter about load management, maybe it’s wise for athletes to take a cue from this rebellious shoulder. After all, if sitting out is now part of the NBA culture, who can blame it for opting out of the action?
While the Spurs are optimistic about Wembanyama’s recovery and expect him back for training camp next season, fans are left scratching their heads. Will his shoulder recover fully, or will it just decide to take a permanent vacation, following the trend set by its peers?
A Shoulder’s New Philosophy
In a league where star players have turned resting into an art form, Wembanyama’s shoulder seems to be the embodiment of that philosophy. Perhaps it recognizes that sitting out is the new playing; maybe it has come to the conclusion that sometimes the best move is to sit on the sidelines and let the others carry the load.
So here’s to Victor Wembanyama and his shoulder, now part of the growing roster of players opting out. As the NBA season continues without him, let’s hope his shoulder learns to embrace the reality of the game and gets back to what it does best: supporting its star player—once it’s ready to join the league of the active again. Until then, we’ll keep watching and waiting to see if Wembanyama’s shoulder will eventually want to make a comeback or if it prefers the sidelines like so many of its fellow athletes.
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