Victor Wembanyama’s Big Change in Physical Appearance is Turning Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama’s sophomore campaign was cut short due to a health scare surrounding a blood clot in his right shoulder. Despite playing in only 46 games during the 2024-25 season, the French native led the NBA in blocks (176).
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In late March, Wembanyama underwent surgery to address the deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
The Spurs expect the former No. 1 overall pick to make a full recovery and be ready for training camp ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. In the meantime, Wembanyama has found some extracurricular activities to engage in off the court.
Pictures of the Frenchman visiting the Shaolin Temple in Zhengzhou, China, have recently surfaced. He appears bald and is dressed in traditional monk’s clothing.
Fans around the world were shocked to see the Spurs center’s new look, taking to social media to comment.
“He shaved his head? Bro looks futuristic here lol – Avatar vibes,” said a fan.
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“Wemby is really special! He is making a spiritual transcendence! trust him!” another said.
One fan wrote, “Wemby is a great lead for a movie with Jackie Chan.”
Another wrote, “Wemby gonna be an air bender soon. He gonna fly like Mike and be the first 3pt dunker.”
“Victor Wembanyama is truly one of a kind!” wrote another.
“I fear for the league,” said another fan.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama reacts from the bench.Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
The 7-foot-3 center averaged 24.3 points, 11 rebounds and 3.7 assists in his second season with San Antonio.
Sports viewers across the league are eager to see Wembanyama back on the hardwood, but for now, the star is spending time away from the game with some of the world’s most powerful spiritual leaders.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.