Wembanyama returns, destroys the Blazers, and complains about the NBA protocol

Victor Wembanyama was decisive again this Sunday in the victory of the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth game of the series against the Portland Trail Blazers, after missing the third game due to the NBA's concussion protocol. However, after the game, the French center made it clear that he was not satisfied with how his situation was handled.

In a post-game interview with Malika Andrews on ESPN, Victor Wembanyama expressed his displeasure, though clearly distinguishing between his team's work and that of other involved parties.

"The San Antonio Spurs team has done an incredible job," he explained. "I am very dissatisfied with how the protocol has been handled by other parties. My staff has been great. I have felt really good since the first day after the injury. It was strange, even funny."

The player did not delve into that at the moment as the interview changed subjects, but he was asked again minutes later at the press conference. There, he reiterated his dissatisfaction but avoided giving specific details.

"I won't go into details. I don't want it to become a distraction. Ask me after the season ends," he said. After a brief pause, he continued, "Again, our doctors, especially those of the Spurs, but also doctors in general, have been excellent. They have taken very good care of me. But the way the situation was handled was very disappointing. Not by the Spurs, again."

Wembanyama continued to explain, without specifying the exact reason for his frustration: "I'm not saying that not playing was a good or bad decision. It was a decision. I'm not saying it was good or bad, but the way the situation was handled, very disappointing."

Wembanyama's Physical Condition

The center also confirmed that he is in good physical condition: "I feel great."

As reported by The Athletic, the player requested to be examined by an independent neurologist before the third game, as stipulated by the league protocol to return to competition after a concussion. Wembanyama answered questions about his symptoms and expressed his intention to play, but the NBA decided not to authorize his return at that moment.

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