Learn about French big man Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Victor Wembanyama's Christmas weekend probably could've gone better.
The San Antonio Spurs' top overall rookie was a late scratch Saturday at the Dallas Mavericks after he injured his ankle in pregame warmups.
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WATCH HEREWembanyama was practicing his rim finishing when he landed, took a few steps and ultimately stepped on a Mavericks' ball boy, where his ankle appeared to tweak.
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SIGN UP He left to the locker room before eventually returning and finishing his warmups with no issues.
But Gregg Popovich and the Spurs ruled Wembanyama out as a precaution since he had already been dealing with a sore right ankle entering the game.
Wembanyama has been a bright light for the 4-23 Spurs, who are dead last in the West. The rookie is averaging 18.5 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 3.0 blocks in 30.2 minutes. He has a 44/28/77 shooting split.
