When news broke that Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle had returned to practice for the San Antonio Spurs, fans across the NBA world were filled with excitement and anticipation. Many openly wondered if the two-time block champion could make his highly anticipated return to the court against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Cup Tournament.
On paper, the matchup couldn’t have been more compelling from a narrative standpoint. It would have featured the brightest young star on a rookie-scale contract facing off against the face of the NBA for the last two decades. This clash promised to be a must-watch event for basketball enthusiasts everywhere.
However, despite the mounting excitement, it wasn’t meant to be. According to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, the anticipated return has been delayed.
This is a developing story, and fans should stay tuned for further updates.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/san-antonio-spurs/spurs-news-victor-wembanyama-miss-lakers-game-calf-injury
