NBA Star Victor Wembanyama Exits Game With Concussion After Fall

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The San Antonio Spurs are ensuring their star player’s safety before he returns to the court.

Victor Wembanyama had to leave the game and is being evaluated for a concussion after a hard fall during Game 2 of the NBA playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 21st in San Antonio, Texas.

Following the game, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson told NBC News that the player suffered a concussion and is now following the league’s concussion protocol. The team will be taking all necessary steps to ensure his recovery.

During the second quarter, the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama fell after being fouled by Jrue Holiday of the Trail Blazers. He couldn’t protect himself and landed face-first, hitting his jaw on the court. About thirty seconds later, he sat up, and a timeout was called.

The 22-year-old player was able to get to his feet, though he seemed unsteady at first. After briefly going to the tunnel to be checked by medical staff, it was determined he wouldn’t return to the game due to league health and safety regulations.

Okay, so everyone’s wondering about Wembanyama’s status for Game Three on April 24th, and understandably so! Right now, we’re still waiting to see if he’ll be cleared to play. The NBA has a really strict concussion protocol, and rightly so – player safety is key. Basically, anyone who’s potentially had a concussion needs at least 48 hours of rest and has to meet a bunch of other requirements before they can get back on the court. We’re all hoping he feels better soon, but the league will make the final call based on his health.

As a long-time supporter, I heard Johnson say it best: we simply have to stick to the established procedure, just like everyone else. It’s about following the rules and then making plans based on what’s allowed. It’s reassuring to know we’re being consistent and predictable.

The Spurs barely lost Game 2, making the series with Portland 1-1. Wembanyama’s teammates said they’ll definitely miss his contributions as they continue competing in the Western Conference playoffs.

Spurs guard Devin Vassell emphasized the team needs to rise to the challenge following Victor Wembanyama’s injury. “We know what Vic brings to the table,” Vassell said, according to NBC News, adding that the team has already played games without him this season. He stressed the importance of everyone stepping up to fill the void, and not letting Wembanyama’s absence be a setback. While fans await updates on Wembanyama’s concussion, here’s a look back at health issues faced by other celebrities.

Former Total Bellas star Nikki Bella shared that one of her breast implants moved after being hit during an elbow strike from wrestler Piper Niven in a match that took place in July 2025.

She reassured her sister, Bella Garcia, that they would get the issue resolved eventually. She explained to the doctor that as soon as her career ended, she’d return to address the problem and ensure everything looked its best, because she planned to actively use the items again and they couldn’t appear in their current condition.

Lupita Nyong’o, known for her role in 12 Years a Slave, received a diagnosis of uterine fibroids—non-cancerous growths in or around the uterus—in 2014, the same year she won an Academy Award for her acting.

She didn’t reveal her diagnosis until 2025, when she shared on Instagram that she had been privately struggling with it for over ten years.

She explained that growing up, many of us are taught to accept period pain as a normal part of being female. This often leaves us dealing with a common issue in silence and feeling isolated.

 

In July 2025, the actress from Daisy Jones & The Six revealed she was hospitalized for a hernia. This happens when there’s a gap in the abdominal or groin muscles, and in her case, it was caused by wearing very tight pants.

Someone messaged Suki on X (formerly Twitter) asking why she hadn’t tweeted in a while. Suki jokingly replied, explaining she’d been hiding a serious injury – a hernia caused by wearing incredibly tight pants six months ago – and was afraid to mention it.

The former star of Beverly Hills, 90210 shared in April 2025 that he was recovering from surgery for a nearly ruptured appendix.

Brian shared in an Instagram video that he recently experienced stomach pain which led him to the emergency room. He explained he had a perforated appendix – it hadn’t fully burst, but was very close to doing so.

He added, “I’m on the road to recovery. It’s not an easy process. This is my first major surgery.”

During a soccer game against Seattle Reign on September 14th at Lumen Field in Seattle, a midfielder for Racing Louisville collapsed after only a few minutes of play.

According to Reuters, the U.S. Women’s National Team player was seen slowly sitting down on the field with a teammate supporting her, before suddenly collapsing. Trainers were immediately called to assess her condition.

After receiving immediate medical attention on the field, Savannah was taken to a nearby hospital for more tests, the National Women’s Soccer League announced on X. They reported that she is currently in stable condition and fully alert.

Adam Devine revealed that injuries from a childhood accident – he was hit by a cement truck at age 11 – continue to bother him now.

“It’s been a really tough time,” Devine shared on the In Depth With Graham Bensinger podcast in 2025. “I’ve been experiencing spasms all over my body, and doctors told me recently – within the last year – that my condition was life-threatening.”

He explained that his pain is intermittent, saying, “My body has a few quirks and isn’t quite perfect.”

A former contestant on The Bachelor recently went to the hospital because of severe back pain. He said he was in so much pain he had to crawl on his hands and knees, and the pain got worse during a road trip with a friend.

He described a lingering tingling sensation in his knees and toes during a March 2025 episode of his podcast, Trading Secrets. He explained that just a few weeks prior, he was able to squat 295 pounds, but now he can’t even do a basic squat or stand on one leg without falling. He compared the feeling to having had a stroke.

But with the help of a back specialist and some steroids, he added, “We’re on the mend.”

Gina Kirschenheiter, from The Real Housewives of Orange County, revealed that her ex-husband, Matt Kirschenheiter, had a heart attack in March 2025, but he is recovering well.

In March 2025, the actor from 30 Rock experienced a medical issue at a New York Knicks game and had to be taken out of Madison Square Garden in a wheelchair.

The comedian later posted on social media to explain that he hadn’t been feeling well due to food poisoning, but he was starting to feel better.

In February 2025, the former Even Stevens star revealed she was shot in the face during a birthday outing with her husband, Brendan Rooney. They were on a trip to go clay pigeon shooting when the incident occurred.

According to her Instagram post, she was shot in the face when another group fired a gun carelessly. She said @thebrendanrooney quickly helped her and took her to the hospital. She was hit five times, and one bullet narrowly missed her right eye, coming within an inch of a direct hit.

The former Kim Possible star shared that a small piece of something got stuck behind their eye. Doctors have advised against removing it with surgery right now, but they’ll keep a close watch on the situation. Thankfully, their vision is currently normal.

The actress expressed immense gratitude for surviving. She shared how much she loves her daughters, husband, family, and friends, explaining that she’d had a near-death experience. She urged everyone to cherish their loved ones and hug them often, because life can change unexpectedly.

Amy Schumer is grateful for the internet, despite its often harsh nature, because it helped her discover a health issue. After noticing she looked “puffier” and receiving critical comments online, doctors began commenting on her interviews, suggesting she might have Cushing syndrome, a condition potentially caused by high cortisol levels or steroid injections. This prompted Amy to realize she had been receiving steroid injections after a breast reduction and C-section. She wouldn’t have known about the condition without the online scrutiny. Amy recently shared that she’s relieved to learn her type of Cushing syndrome will resolve on its own and that she is healthy, calling it the best news she could have received.

In December 2024, an AHL player suffered a skate cut during a game and needed 25 stitches to close the wound. After his son made a full recovery, New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald told ESPN, “We feel very fortunate, and I wouldn’t want any parent to go through that.”

In March 2022, Hailey Bieber experienced a frightening health scare while having breakfast with her husband, Justin Bieber. She suddenly began having stroke-like symptoms, initially unable to respond when Justin asked if she was okay. She then realized she couldn’t speak and the right side of her face started to droop.

Although the symptoms eventually passed, Hailey went to the hospital where tests revealed she’d had a small blood clot in her brain, which doctors identified as a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack).

Further testing at UCLA discovered Hailey had a hole in her heart called a patent foramen ovale (PFO). Doctors determined the blood clot had traveled to her heart, passed through the hole, and reached her brain, causing the TIA.

Hailey has since undergone a successful procedure to close the PFO and is now doing well.

The same year Hailey faced a health issue, Justin also went through a difficult time. In June 2022, he revealed he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a condition that caused temporary paralysis on one side of his face. This forced him to cancel the rest of his Justice World Tour.

In a video posted to Instagram, Justin explained that the virus affected the nerves in his ear and face, causing paralysis. He showed fans how it impacted his ability to blink, smile, and even move his nostril on one side. He also shared that it had become increasingly difficult for him to eat.

Fortunately, the paralysis eventually went away. Hailey shared on Good Morning America that Justin was recovering well and feeling much better, adding that they were grateful he was going to be okay after what she described as a scary and unexpected situation.

Jamie Foxx recently shared details about the serious health scare he experienced in April 2023, which he had initially kept private. He explained that he was in Atlanta when a severe headache struck. Before he could even take an aspirin, he lost consciousness and doesn’t remember the next 20 days.

Initially, a doctor gave him a cortisone shot and sent him home, but his sister, Deidra Dixon, was worried and took him to the hospital. There, doctors discovered he had a brain bleed that led to a stroke.

After surgery, Jamie woke up in a wheelchair on May 4th, unable to walk. He then went to Chicago for extensive rehabilitation and therapy. He expressed deep gratitude for the prayers he received, saying, “I needed every prayer.”

The reality TV star shared that she briefly stopped breathing while running a mile during the first challenge on the NBC show.

She shared on the show Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser that her memory of the event was fragmented. She recalled hearing a helicopter, feeling like she was floating, and then seeing her grandfather. After that, she remembered only darkness, followed by light, leading her to realize she had died that day.

She explained that her organs were failing. She hadn’t known she had rhabdomyolysis, a condition where the body essentially begins to shut down.

Emilia Clarke, known for her role in Game of Thrones, revealed a harrowing health battle in a 2019 essay for The New Yorker. While filming the show, she experienced a severe headache at the gym, which quickly escalated. She described becoming violently ill and realizing something was seriously wrong with her brain.

A hospital scan revealed she had suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage – a life-threatening stroke caused by a ruptured aneurysm. She immediately underwent surgery to repair it, but the pain was excruciating. During her recovery, she experienced aphasia, leaving her unable to speak clearly.

Though she left the hospital after a month, a 2013 scan showed the aneurysm had grown and required a second surgery. This procedure was unsuccessful, leading to a massive bleed and a dire prognosis. Doctors had to perform a more invasive surgery, accessing her brain directly through her skull.

Fortunately, Emilia Clarke is now fully recovered and says she is “at a hundred per cent.”

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, recently shared her gratitude for her family’s support after she experienced a stroke in January 2024. She immediately contacted them, sending a text and photo, and they quickly came to her aid, she told TopMob News. While she could have left the hospital after the stroke, she ended up staying longer due to complications with lupus and kidney issues. Cori is now recovering well, saying she’s “doing great” and has been working to regain some motor skills. She’s thankful for her family being there for her during a difficult time.

Shailene Woodley struggled with serious health issues throughout her 20s. In a September 2024 podcast interview, she explained that she experienced hearing loss, extreme fatigue, and digestive problems, and received conflicting diagnoses from doctors. Determined to find answers, Woodley combined traditional medical treatment with holistic approaches like herbalism, drawing on her background in the field. This search for well-being lasted for a decade. The physical discomfort led to emotional challenges, including fear of food and struggles with body image and identity. Ultimately, Woodley was able to resolve her health issues and is now feeling very healthy and happy.

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