Defensive Player of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama will miss the entire season after blood clots were found in his shoulder, meaning the race is wide open for five major contenders.

Tragic news struck the NBA on Thursday when it was revealed that bright young San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyma would miss the rest of the season with a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. That is, of course, a blood clot and is appropriately being taken seriously by the Spurs as they shut down the face of their franchise.

Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. While the shocking news is disappointing to both the San Antonio Spurs and fans around the leauge, the team is optimistic that Wemby will return for the start of next seaso n.