Lower than two days after being identified with a concussion following a tough fall in Sport 2 towards Portland, Victor Wembanyama seems to be shifting in a optimistic course.
Talking on Inside The NBA on Wednesday night time, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Wembanyama’s signs haven’t worsened and that he was in a position to full mild cardio work.
The third-year standout returned to the group facility Thursday, and though he has not but been cleared for full exercise, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson mentioned he “seems to be good.”
“The replace is that he’s following the league’s protocol and he’s progressing and he’ll journey with the group,” Johnson mentioned.
Wembanyama will journey with the San Antonio Spurs to Portland, however his availability for Sport 3 on Friday or Sport 4 on Sunday stays unsure.
Johnson famous {that a} return will depend on assembly particular benchmarks within the NBA’s concussion protocol and being totally symptom-free.
League guidelines additionally require clearance from an impartial neurologist, which means the ultimate resolution won’t relaxation solely with the Spurs’ medical employees.
“Clearly, we hope he’ll be again sooner or later, however we’ll permit the protocol to play out, and there’s nothing extra essential than his well being,” Johnson mentioned.
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