The Milwaukee Bucks are gearing up for round one of their re-match against the Indiana Pacers. The first-round playoff series’ first game is set to take place at Milwaukee’s home court, Fiserv Forum. It’s a game with a lot of history, including last season’s 4-2 win for Indiana. The Bucks are eyeing redemption this time around and will be relying on their key players. Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be the main man for Milwaukee. However, Milwaukee’s fans are also hoping to see their starting point guard, Damian Lillard. The 34-year-old veteran star has been out with deep vein thrombosis since March 25th. While Lillard is yet to play a game, there has been a massive update on his injury.
Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar guard has finally been cleared of his blood clot issue and is no longer on blood-thinners, the team has announced. He’s even returned to the court and started practice without any restrictions. While there’s still of timetable for his return, he’s expected to suit up at some point during the playoff series. This is massive news! That’s because deep vein thrombosis is a serious medical condition and leaves implications that would’ve left far greater consequences than Dame not being able to play basketball. It’s incredible to see him make such a swift comeback. However, it makes you think about how Lillard could make such a speedy return from a medical condition that keeps players out for months and sometimes even years.
ESPN insider Brian Windhorst shed some light on Damian Lillard’s amusing return to the hardwood. “I just know from covering blood clots and having a blood clot myself like a decade ago, once you get put on blood thinners, it’s not easy to get off of them,” Windhorst stated on the latest episode of his podcast, Brian Windhorst & The Hoops Collective. “And it’s, you know, people wanna keep you on them. But I will say, Dame’s agents, the Bucks, they said all along, they said they were optimistic. And it turns out that Dame actually had started taking blood thinners before they identified the clot, which I’m sure there’s a story there. I’m sure he gave an interview on it, maybe by the time this podcast comes out.” Windhorst pointed out a factor that could be the reason for Damian Lillard’s stunning recovery.
Nov 8, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts during the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
He stated that Dame started taking blood-thinning medication even before the actual clot was identified. This might have been the reason, according to the ESPN journalist, for the Milwaukee guard resuming practice within weeks after being diagnosed. Nonetheless, relieving news for Milwaukee, which is on the trajectory of having both of its superstars available for this playoff series. That’s because injuries have been the Milwaukee Bucks’ kryptonite during the playoffs. Moreover, we rarely see players return from blood clot injuries as soon as Damian Lillard. Speaking of which, another name that might pop up upon hearing about deep vein thrombosis is San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama. He’s yet to return after suffering from a similar injury, and more concerns have arisen after an eyewitness noticed something peculiar.
Concerning update on Victor Wembanyama’s condition by an eyewitness
Before Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard was sidelined due to deep vein thrombosis, the San Antonio Spurs’ franchise player, Victor Wembanyama, also suffered a similar fate. During the All-Star break, a blood clot was identified in his right shoulder. Initially, the Spurs’ medical staff believed it to manageable with anticoagulants. However, further tests revealed the clot’s actual severity. “The clot could have traveled to his lungs and killed him. I’m genuinely impressed that Spurs’ medical staff found it so quickly,” Dr. Brian Sutterer, a sports medicine specialist, told Yahoo Sports. With his statement, you could analyze just how stunning Lillard’s recovery is.
Nonetheless, after identifying the blood clot, the Spurs superstar was shut down for the season. This not only meant and of Wembanyama’s season, but this also ended the Spurs’ season. While the team remains optimistic that Wemby is set to make a comeback for the 2025-26 season. An eyewitness has reported concerning news. “As a matter of fact, season finale, the end of the game, they’re throwing T-shirts into the stands and everything, you know, just celebrating the crowd that showed up. And if you watched Victor Wembanyama, the man was throwing those T-shirts with his left hand. Not that Wright showed up, but he just, you know, had this blood clot issue. So it’s still an issue for him, even though he’s, you know, saying that he’s over it and everything.” Michael C. Wright stated on Brian Windhorst’s podcast.
Apr 13, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) prepares to throw a ball into the stands in celebration of Fan Appreciation Day after a victory over the Toronto Raptors at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Discussing Wembanyama’s injury, the journalist pointed out that he saw Wembanyama still avoiding using his right hand for activities. Wright stated that when the Spurs hosted the Raptors at the Frost Bank Center, the San Antonio players were throwing T-shirts and small basketballs toward the fans for some season finale festivities. It was then he saw Victor Wembanyama, who in the stands did not use his injured right shoulder to throw T-shirts. While it’s obvious that he’s taking all the precautions possible, will the 21-year-old towering Frenchman be ready in time for the next season? Who knows. But, things certainly don’t look right at the moment as we keep a close eye on any further developments.
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