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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama has impressed one and all with his superb frame, athletic ability, and game fluidity. The star won the praise of the living legend himself–LeBron James. But injury worries have begun to cast a shadow on the career of the 19-year-old. He missed two games this season. He seems to be in trouble again with yet another ankle issue.

Victor Wembanyama has inspired great hopes about the heights he will achieve. His team lost to the Dallas Mavericks 144-119 as the star could not step on to the hardwood.

Victor Wembanyama injured during the warm-up

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San Antonio Spurs faced Dallas Mavericks, and the latter crushed the former. Victor Wembanyama had a hard time before the game started during practice. He stepped on the foot of the ball boy, who was focused on the ball rather than Victor coming towards him. As both caught each other unaware, Victor limped, as he seemed to have twisted his ankle. But his natural humility was in action, as he was not hard on the ball boy. To add to this injury scare, Wemby was not included in the starting lineup.

After the incident, Victor Wembanyama returned to the locker room. He wanted to play, but the team management thought about taking precautions. He suffered ankle soreness earlier in the game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The basketball fans were anticipating the Victor Wembanyama and Luka Doncic encounter taking place at the American Airlines Center on Saturday Night. The star was not in the starting lineup and did not play in the game either.

While Victor missed the game, basketball enthusiasts know what a prolonged injury could mean for Wembanyama and the basketball.

The potential of Victor Wembanyama

In a short period, Victor has not just zoomed in attention to himself but made the basketball legends his admirers. Speaking about Victory Wembanyama, the Lakers veteran LeBron James said, “Everybody’s been a unicorn over the last few years, well he’s more like an alien. His ability to put the ball on the floor, shoot step-back jumpers on the post, step-back 3s, catch-and-shoot 3s, block shots. He’s for sure a generational talent,” 

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Victor said he liked being called an alien for its originality and uniqueness. He has a deep respect for the star. After all, he has grown up watching and idolizing him. While the injury in the warm-up game was not serious enough as per the reports, his fans would wish that he stays healthy enough to realize his full potential.

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