Victor Wembanyama has been given clearance to fly while being treated for a blood clot, joining the Spurs in Sacramento to support De'Aaron Fox in his first trip back to face his old team.

Since losing Wembanyama, the Spurs have seen an even greater deficiency on the boards. Charles Bassey served as the primary center before San Antonio signed Bismack Biyombo for the remainder of the season, but with his injury, Biyombo has been the sole center.

In the midst of a tough stretch, since Victor Wembanyama was lost for the season, the San Antonio Spurs managed a split against another struggling franchise by knocking off the Dallas Mavericks 126-116.

Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce gave their take on Wembanyama’s highly anticipated rookie season. Both legends were impressed by his defensive instincts, confidence, and how quickly he’s adjusted to the NBA pace.