Victor Wembanyama's NBA Season Ending Injury and Face of the League Debate

Victor Wembanyama will miss the rest of the 2024/25 NBA season due to a blood clot in his shoulder, sparking discussions about his status as the 'face of the league' by Charles Barkley.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, expected to miss remainder of the season. Considered future face of the NBA, but setback impacts playoff push and accolades.

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White's Dunk

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White dunks over 7-foot-3-inch center Victor Wembanyama to secure a win against the San Antonio Spurs.

New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs Christmas Day Game

New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges scores 41 points in a Christmas Day win against the San Antonio Spurs. Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs scores 42 points in a losing effort. Knicks win their fifth straight game.

NBA Referee Corrects Mistake During 76ers vs. Spurs Game

NBA referee Jenna Schroeder had to correct a mistake in a bizarre situation during the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the San Antonio Spurs, leading to an overturned ejection of Andre Drummond and a technical foul for flopping on Victor Wembanyama.

2024 Paris Olympics: U.S. Men's Basketball Team Wins Gold Medal

The U.S. men's basketball team wins its fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating France in the final. It was a competitive game with standout performances from players like Steph Curry and Victor Wembanyama.

Paris Olympics and French basketball team

French basketball star Victor Wembanyama is excited to compete in the Paris Olympics, aiming to face off against top NBA players like LeBron James and Stephen Curry. France, led by Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert, is focused on winning its first Olympic gold medal in basketball.

NPR News Quiz Anniversary Highlights

The one-year anniversary of the NPR news quiz featured various topics including Victor Wembanyama, a rainbow slug, ChatGPT, George Santos, British royals, Barbie, Jack Smith's mullet, a Barbie with a Nobel Prize in Physics, and a spotless baby giraffe.

Victor Wembanyama's Rare 5x5 Game in the NBA

Victor Wembanyama, a rookie NBA player, achieved a rare 5x5 game, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to do so. Despite his outstanding performance, the San Antonio Spurs lost the game.