Victor Wembanyama clears concussion protocol and will play Game 4 for Spurs
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Updated · ESPN · Apr 26
Victor Wembanyama clears concussion protocol and will play Game 4 for Spurs
9 articles · Updated · ESPN · Apr 26
Wembanyama, injured in Game 2, was ruled out for Game 3 but has now received medical and league clearance to return Sunday against the Trail Blazers.
He completed the NBA's concussion protocol benchmarks, including neurological tests and progressive activity increases, before being cleared for Game 4 in Portland.
Wembanyama, the league's first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year and an MVP finalist, averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, and a league-best 3.1 blocks per game this season.
Wembanyama is back, but are the Spurs ignoring a ticking clock on his long-term health?
How could an 'ugly concussion' impact the court vision of the NBA's best defensive player?
Does the NBA's concussion protocol truly protect players, or just the league's playoff interests?
What precedent does a superstar's quick concussion recovery set for athletes at all levels?
Beyond the brain, does his return expose him to a greater risk of career-altering leg injuries?