SAN ANTONIO – Victor Wembanyama sat out the San Antonio Spurs’ sport Saturday evening in opposition to the Miami Warmth due to an undisclosed sickness.
Chosen to his first All-Star Recreation as a Western Convention reserve Thursday, Wembanyama was dominated out 40 minutes previous to sport time. He was out for the sixth sport this season.
Wembanyama was hoarse throughout his postgame press convention Friday evening after a 144-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
“Allergy symptoms,” Wembanyama responded when requested if he was in poor health. “Since we got here again from France, allergy has been hitting greater than ever. Is smart, however simply since we got here again, although, so it’s getting higher.”
The 7-foot-3 middle from France has battled allergic reactions since arriving in San Antonio because the No. 1 choose within the 2023 NBA draft.
Wembanyama had 30 factors, 14 rebounds and 6 blocks in opposition to the Bucks in main the Spurs to their highest level complete of the season. He is averaging 24.6 factors, 10.9 rebounds, 3.9 blocks and three.7 assists in 40 video games this season.
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