San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is doubtful for Thursday's matchup in Austin against the Phoenix Suns.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant told reporters that San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama is "on the right path" to being one of the greatest basketball players ever seen, as relayed by Tom Petrini of Silver & Black Coffee Hour.

Fans were excited to see Wembanyama face off against Kevin Durant on Thursday night in a matchup that never got to happen. After the Spurs defeated the Suns on Thursday, Durant gave some heartfelt

As Wemby gets set to navigate a recovery from DVT in his shoulder, KD offered some advice on handling an extended absence from the game.

Suns star Kevin Durant offers a word of advice to Spurs center Victor Wembanyama following the latter's season-ending injury

Suns star Kevin Durant revealed how Victor Wembanyama can carve out his own path towards greatness in his career.

Back in Texas' state capital to play basketball for the first time since leaving the University of Texas for the NBA, Kevin Durant faced a pool of sharks. With his homecoming set for Thursday evening,

But the Phoenix superstar says he's not yet ready to label the Frenchman as the next 'face of the NBA' without a clear definition of what that role means.

Despite their struggles, Victor Wembanyama was a beacon of hope for the team, averaging 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 3.8 blocks per game. His stellar play earned him his first All-Star selection,

Kevin Durant provided San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama with heartfelt encouragement.

While the conversation could go on for quite some time, there's no doubt Victor Wembanyama will be integral in the future of the NBA and the direction in which the league is headed. The last generation of players is quite critical of Durant and his fellow co-stars across the league,

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball against Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns in 2023 in Phoenix. Photo: Christian Petersen/