Victor Wembanyama

Wemby's condition, causes the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein. He said the recovery effort is ongoing, and he was excited to rejoin his teammates next season.

The team announced that Victor Wembanyama has deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, forcing him off the roster for the rest of the season.

In December Wemby became the first player in NBA history to compile 300 points, 100 rebounds, 50 blocks, 50 assists and 40 three-pointers in a calendar month.

Spurs number one draft pick Victor Wembanyama will play for his home country of France, and former Spurs player Steve Kerr is coaching the U.S. team.

The 7 foot 4 French phenom had a historic season, with his individual performance matching the hype of Spurs fans hungry for a return to their dynasty years.

The expectations and hype are sky high as Wemby is tall.

Reporters from across the nation and overseas were among those present at Spurs Media Day. The biggest question is what exact role Victor Wembanyama will play.

Spurs Sports and Entertainment reports 4,000 new season ticket deposits since mid-May when the team won the number one draft pick in the NBA lottery.

Cheers and car horns could be heard on Commerce Street in downtown San Antonio and across the city Thursday night as the Spurs officially chose the French player with their number one draft pick.

Fans of the silver and black are expected to pack the AT&T Center and sports bars around the Alamo City as the Spurs' moment has arrived to select Victor Wembanyama with their first pick during the NBA draft Thursday night.