How soon could Victor Wembanyama return to court for Spurs?
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Key Points:
- Victor Wembanyama left Game 2 with a concussion after a fall caused by Jrue Holiday, and San Antonio announced he is now in the NBA concussion protocol, ruling him out for the immediate future.
- The NBA concussion protocol requires at least 48 hours before a player can begin full return-to-play activities, with a gradual, medically supervised progression that includes neurological exams at each step.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson confirmed Wembanyama has no fractured jaw or other head injuries beyond the concussion, which is somewhat fortunate given the severity of the fall.
- Wembanyama’s return is unlikely for Game 3 or Game 4, with the median NBA concussion recovery time around seven days and an average of 9.3 days, making Game 5 the earliest realistic return.
- Without Wembanyama, the Spurs rely on Luke Kornet at center and need significant improvement from their guards—De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper—to overcome Portland’s defense and secure wins on the road.
