CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Spurs star rookie Victor Wembanyama missed his sixth sport of the season when San Antonio performed on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night time.
The 19-year-old Wembanyama suffered a sprained ankle on Dec. 23 at Dallas, and the Spurs have been cautious with him since then. The explanation for his absence was listed as “relaxation” on the Spurs’ damage report.
“No, it’s not relaxation, it’s physician’s orders,” coach Gregg Popovich stated. “He’s been engaged on his physique and he has obtained a minutes restriction and isn’t allowed to play back-to-backs proper now.
“It is going to most likely change very quickly however for now, we’ve to abide by that restriction.”
San Antonio will play once more Saturday at Washington.
Wembanyama, the 7-foot-3, 230-pound No. 1 total decide in final yr’s draft, is averaging 19.8 factors, 10.8 rebounds and a pair of.9 assists in 35 begins.
