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Jun 8, 2026; New York, New York, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after a basket against the New York Knicks during game three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama looks well on his way to becoming the defining face of the NBA for years to come, but one big thing could ultimately hold him back.
Wembanyama missed much of the second half of the 2024-25 NBA season while dealing with blood clots in his right shoulder, something that the National Institutes of Health says is often more common for taller adults.
A similar situation ended the career of Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Bosh, who was forced into early retirement at the age of 32 and suffered a life-threatening recurrence of the issue earlier this year.
Now Bosh has a stern message for the French superstar.
Chris Bosh Warns Victor Wembanyama About Dangers Of Blood Clots
Wembanyama returned to the court in 2025-26 after taking blood-thinning medication to treat the clots. He played in 64 games during the regular season and then led San Antonio to the NBA Finals, where they ultimately fell to the New York Knicks.
Now, Bosh wants to be sure that Wembanyama is serious about monitoring his health.
“Take your medicine,” Bosh told HoopsHype.com, adding that Wembanyama and his handlers have to “make sure that he’s staying on top of his regimen to make sure that doesn’t happen again … because it only takes one more time.
“It happened one more time for me; it happened twice, and I couldn’t play anymore.”
Bosh then went into detail about a recurrence of the issue that nearly took his life in January.
“I had an episode in January. I almost dropped dead pretty much and came back to life. I’m not joking. Yeah. I had another pulmonary embolism,” Bosh said. “It was in January, this past year. I was in the hospital for a week. But, take your medicine. So, I’m taking my medicine every day, taking care of myself every day, and watching it. So, I mean, no symptoms came either, you know, so.
“Yeah, you got to deal with it for the rest of your life. I thought I was past it. I am not. So, you know, it’s just making sure I stay on top of my regimen.”
Every situation is different. And not everyone who suffers from blood clots faces them again. However, it’s clear that Bosh wants Wembanyama to ensure he’s looking out for his health and avoiding a serious tragedy.