Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs had found themselves competing for a spot in the NBA playoffs during the 2024-25 season. The addition of Chris Paul over the offseason certainly paved the way for the team to start competing.

Chris Paul has put together a Hall of Fame career without Hall of Fame athleticism, largely due to his relentless competitive nature and shrewd basketball mind. During Saturday night's NBA Skills Challenge,

“Victor Wembanyama had experienced low energy lately that was causing concern,” Amick reported. “When he still had low energy at All-Star weekend, and through his two-day vacation after it, the tests began that ultimately uncovered the deep vein thrombosis.”