Overview

• He received official clearance from San Antonio Spurs medical staff on July 11 to resume on-court activities.
• He overcame deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder that sidelined him for five months and ended his rookie season in February.
• He accelerated his rehabilitation with a holistic program that included a 10-day training retreat at a Shaolin temple in Zhengzhou, China.
• He averaged 24.3 points, 11 rebounds, 3.7 assists and a league-leading 3.8 blocks per game in 46 contests en route to NBA Rookie of the Year honors.
• His expedited return solidifies his role as the foundation of the Spurs’ long-term rebuild ahead of training camp.