{"id":702513,"date":"2026-04-07T03:32:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T03:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/702513\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T03:32:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T03:32:41","slug":"nba-world-reacts-to-victor-wembanyama-injury-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/702513\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA World Reacts To Victor Wembanyama Injury Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SAN ANTONIO, TX -APRIL 6: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs grabs his left arm after an injury during game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at Frost Bank Center on April 6, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Wembanyama stayed in the first half but did not return to play in the second half. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Monday night, the San Antonio Spurs<\/a> played the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> (at home) in Texas.<\/p>\n

The Spurs won by a score of 115-102.<\/p>\n

That said, the more concerning fact was that Victor Wembanyama<\/a> left the game with an injury<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He finished with 17 points, five rebounds, one assist and three blocks while shooting 7\/11 from the field and 1\/3 from three-point range in 16 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n

NBA World Reacts To Victor Wembanyama Injury\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Miami Heat<\/a> at Kaseya Center on October 08, 2025 in Miami, Florida.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying on social media:<\/p>\n

@SpursReporter:<\/a> \u201cObviously fans are concerned that MVP frontrunner in on the edge of not meeting the 65-game rule with just three games left. After the game, Mitch Johnson said he had no update on Victor Wembanyama but looked optimistic. He said he hasn\u2019t spoken to anyone- but said they\u2019ll do their due diligence.\u201d<\/p>\n

@PolymarketHoops:<\/a> \u201cPrayers for Wemby, this was the play he got injured \ud83d\ude4f Sucks to see right before his first postseason.\u201d<\/p>\n

Don Harris<\/a>: \u201cVictor Wembanyama after taking a shot to his left shoulder in the 2nd quarter is not on the court to begin the 2nd half.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jared Weiss:<\/a> \u201cMitch Johnson says he hasn\u2019t received an update yet on why Victor Wembanyama sat out the second half with a left rib contusion, but said it was a positive that Wemby did come back to play in the first half initially.\u201d<\/p>\n

Spurs Culture:<\/a> \u201cVictor Wembanyama just needs one more game of 20+ min for award eligibility\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyFrench basketball player Victor Wembanyama speaks to journalists during the San Antonio Spurs media day at the Victory Capital Performance Center in San Antonio, Texas on September 29, 2025. Wembanyama has been cleared by the team\u2019s medical staff to play for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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