Overview

• Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs' rookie center and top overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, sprained his right ankle when he stepped on a ball boy's foot during his pregame warmup routine.
• Wembanyama was ruled out of the game against the Dallas Mavericks, despite his desire to play and the ankle being retaped.
• This is the second time in three games that Wembanyama has been inactive due to right ankle soreness.
• Despite his injuries, Wembanyama has been performing well this season, averaging 18.5 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals in 25 games.
• Wembanyama's family traveled from France to celebrate Christmas in his new San Antonio home, marking their first Christmas in the United States.