Victor Wembanyama, the 21-year-old basketball star for the San Antonio Spurs, is uncertain for the 2025 European Championships following a shoulder surgery for thrombosis. Having been out since February, he emphasizes the importance of heeding medical advice during recovery, especially given the serious nature of thrombosis. Various athletes, including Chris Bosh, Serena Williams, and others, have faced severe health challenges due to thrombosis, prompting sports physician Pascal Bauer to highlight both exercise and other risk factors.Fitness isn't a guarantee against such conditions, and athletes remain susceptible to health issues just like anyone else.
"I would like to do more, but I have to listen to the doctors," says Wembanyama. After all, thrombosis is no joke. Former NBA player and Hall of Fame star Chris Bosh had to end his career due to thrombosis. Tennis icon Serena Williams also suffered blood clots several times during her active career."
"Plenty of exercise is an important part of preventing thrombosis, but there are also other risk factors," says sports physician Pascal Bauer. "Athletes are only human and can therefore get all the diseases that affect others."
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