The Spurs phenom suffered a season-ending injury. A physician explains what deep vein thrombosis is, its causes and treatment, and Wembanyama's likely prognosis.

While it's unclear where Wembanyama's clot is located in the shoulder, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body:

Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama will miss the rest of the season with a deep vein thrombosis issue. If you're here, you might be wondering if he's still eligible to win the Defensive Playe