Wembanyama's clot was discovered, according to The Athletic's Sam Amick, because Wembanyama had experienced low energy throughout All-Star Weekend and the days that followed. Blood clots are rare in the NBA, but they do happen, and the outcomes for players who get them can vary wildly.

All-Star Victor Wembanyama won’t be able to finish the rest of the NBA season due to deep vein thrombosis. What is this dangerous condition?

Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the season. Yes. That's an actual sentence. I'll be honest. I might need a moment as I try to wrap my mind around that statement. *analyzing* Okay. And we're back.