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Africa-Press – Eritrea. <\/strong><\/span>French basketball star Victor Wembanyama\u2019s season has come to an abrupt end after the San Antonio Spurs player was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder.<\/b><\/p>\n

In a huge blow to the United States team, the deep vein thrombosis will see him out of the game for a while.<\/p>\n

It is almost always treated with blood-thinning medication, and more evaluation will be needed.<\/p>\n

“It’s devastating news, I think, because any time the league loses a player of that magnitude, it’s tough because you’re losing a main player of the league that the fans and people enjoy watching,\u201d said the team\u2019s interim head coach, Mitch Johnson.<\/p>\n

The over two metre-tall player was the overwhelming favourite to win the Defensive Player of the Year award, but now the NBA\u2019s leading shot-blocker will fall short of the 65-game minimum to make him eligible.<\/p>\n

“Trust me, you can’t replace Vic. I can’t stand on a guy’s shoulders and block every shot that comes to the rim,\u201d said Spurs guard, Chris Paul.<\/p>\n

\u201cAside from his basketball ability, his charisma and what he brings into the locker room, I think is what we’ll miss the most,” he added.<\/p>\n

Johnson said there was no concern for Wembanyama\u2019s long-term health personally, or anything related to his basketball activities.<\/p>\n

The player is beginning treatment immediately and someone with knowledge of the situation said Thursday he is expected to make full recovery.<\/p>\n

The person added that he may even be able to play for France in the European championships this summer if he chooses to.<\/p>\n

Wembanyama\u2019s diagnosis comes just over three months after Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke.<\/p>\n

The team have said Popovich\u2019s condition is improving, but there is no timetable for his return to the bench.<\/p>\n

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