As expected, Victor Wembanyama has a long road ahead. After being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, the 21-year-old San Antonio Spurs star will be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season as he begins his recovery process,

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?

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.