Wemby out for the rest of the season due to shoulder blood clot

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1892632494475710582

 

[Tetsujin]

If I’m not mistaken didn’t Bosh have to retire due to blood clots?

 

[iowamcnabb]

Omg

 

[Tetsujin]

Blood clots are seriously no joke so I’m glad they caught this early before things could turn tragic but, as a Kings fan, I’m also glad the Spurs decided to throw assets into building around Wemby BEFORE they discovered he had a potentially life-threatening condition.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1892634268162990401

 

[Sac.Kings]

I feel sorry for the big man, but it’s a good catch and it may have saved his life. Hopefully it doesn’t result in his career ending before it ever really began.

 

[chief bromden]

Hope he's gunna be okay, get well as soon as you can Wemby

 

[Tetsujin]

Wemby only played 46 games this season making him ineligible for All-NBA and awards consideration. Still has a bunch of years left before it’s particularly relevant but this could make it a bit harder for him to get his maximum rookie contract extension in a few seasons.

 

[Warhawk]

If I’m not mistaken didn’t Bosh have to retire due to blood clots?

An interesting article on that:

Chris Bosh on His Relationship With the Miami Heat and the Health Issues That Sidelined Him - The Ringer

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1892634053418905761

 

[AaronPDX]

As someone who has a blood disorder, is on lifelong anticoagulants as a result and has suffered two DVT events, this is not good. If he's required to be on blood thinners, the contact in basketball will be a no go. I truly hope that's not the case as he's an amazing talent and it would be heartbreaking to see someone's career cut short by this.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1892638187018977655

 

[iowamcnabb]

Well I’m glad they found it and can treat it. This guy takes care of his body as well as anyone in the league, can happen to anybody.

On just the basketball side of things, does this send the Spurs into tank mode? At several games under .500, how long before we hear that Fox is going to have surgery on that finger?

 

[Section 101]

Holy crap I'm a prophet!

 

[captain bill]

Just awful

 

[coolhandluke]

That’s scary. Blood clots are a serious matter. Being on blood thinners and anticoagulants at this age when your career revolves around physical activity is a bummer.

Wemby is such a joy to watch. Get well soon, big fella.

 

[HndsmCelt]

Poor guy, let’s all hope for the best and a speedy recovery

 

[Sherds]

Hope it's not too serious and they can manage his health effectively

From a basketball side of things, if I was spurs I'd be trying to convince fox to take any finger surgery he's got to have now and improve that draft pick as much as possible.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1892669191515205835

 

[Capt. Factorial]

The NBA Skills Challenge Curse is real!

 

[SacTownKid]

Terrible news, hopefully everything is OK in the end. If it's not a chronic situation he should be fine. The entire fate of the NBA might be riding on this situation, this is clearly the golden child.

 

[NME]

At least it isn't in his legs. You always worry about lower body issues with the extra tall guys.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

I think he should take every other season off to be safe. so he's good next year but then 26-27 he had better sit that one out.

Precautionary. A young man's life is at stake here.

 

[NME]

I think he should take every other season off to be safe. so he's good next year but then 26-27 he had better sit that one out.

Precautionary. A young man's life is at stake here.

Probably the rest of their starting lineup too to be safe. That solidarity could make all the difference.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

I think he should take every other season off to be safe. so he's good next year but then 26-27 he had better sit that one out.

Precautionary. A young man's life is at stake here.

Just like when David Robinson got hurt. Wonder which generational big man will be at the top of the lotto for them in '27?

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

Just like when David Robinson got hurt. Wonder which generational big man will be at the top of the lotto for them in '27?

Why wait until '27 if '25 is right around the corner?

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Why wait until '27 if '25 is right around the corner?

You might want to check your memory banks and see who owns San Antonio's '27 pick...

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

You might want to check your memory banks and see who owns San Antonio's '27 pick...

I stand corrected...

 

[Spike]

Why tank when you already have a generational talent? Man, the Spurs are so greedy.

 

[ockingsfan]

The NBA Skills Challenge Curse is real!

Maybe that 's why they decided to chuck the ball at the basket instead of actually shooting during the NBA Skills Challenge, which got them disqualified.