For many NBA fans, the news is disappointing. Wembanyama has quickly become one of the sport’s most marketable young players, widely viewed as a future face of the league. A documentary centered around his development and return from injury likely would have drawn major interest.

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The San Antonio Spurs announced star big man Victor Wembanyama will miss time with a left calf strain suffered in a loss to the Warriors on Friday night. Wembanyama sat out the Spurs' win over the Kings on Sunday night and is now expected to be out of action for at least a few weeks, per Shams Charania .

The San Antonio Spurs said Victor Wembanyama underwent an MRI, which revealed a left calf strain. He had posted monster numbers to start the season.

It takes a village to replace a player like Victor Wembanyama, but this year's Spurs are built for it thanks to Luke Kornet, Jeremy Sochan and Kelly Olynyk.

Victor Wembanyama remains out with a calf strain, but a new Spurs practice video showing him dribbling with no walking boot.

Luke Kornet looked an awful lot like Victor Wembanyama. Sitting behind a microphone, the 7-footer was drenched in sweat. His legs barely fit under