Kevin Durant Shares Heartfelt Advice for Victor Wembanyama After Shocking News

After the San Antonio Spurs secured a 120-109 victory over the struggling Phoenix Suns, the basketball community turned its attention to Spurs' star Victor Wembanyama, who was sidelined for the season due to deep vein thrombosis. 

Earlier that day, the Spurs announced that Wembanyama, the NBA’s leading shot-blocker and standout performer, would miss the remainder of the season. The news came as a shock, casting a shadow over the game in Austin, a city the Spurs have been increasingly focusing on as part of their regional expansion.

In his second season, Wembanyama has continued to impress the league, averaging 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.8 blocks across 46 games. His performance solidified his place as a heavy favorite for the Defensive Player of the Year. 

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, who scored 22 points on his return to the University of Texas, shared poignant advice for the young phenom grappling with his sudden halt in play. Durant, familiar with the highs and lows of an NBA career, including a season-ending Achilles injury, shared some advice for Wembanyama about the recovery process. 

"It’s tough to deal with initially, but as weeks and months pass, you just kinda deal with the normal," Durant remarked. "Go find some more Legos to put together, read some new books, and then when it’s time to get back on the court… lock in."