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,

The Spurs phenom suffered a season-ending injury. A physician explains what deep vein thrombosis is, its causes and treatment, and Wembanyama's likely prognosis.

The Spurs are signaling optimism, with a team source telling The Athletic that Wembanyama is expected to be fully healthy and ready at the start of training camp in October. Per the team source, Wembanyama had been experiencing low energy in recent weeks, which initially caused concern.