What was Victor Wembanyama about to say? Mic muted during concussion answer

The San Antonio Spurs got a dominant performance from Victor Wembanyama in Game 4, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 114-93 to gain a 3-1 lead in the series. But it was what happened after the final buzzer that fans are talking about.

Wemby concussion comments: What he said before mic was muted

Returning from a concussion that sidelined him for Game 3, Wembanyama looked fully in control on the court, finishing with 27 points and 11 rebounds. The victory gave San Antonio a 3-1 series lead and put them firmly in command.

But during his postgame press conference, the focus quickly shifted from his performance to his recent absence, and the process that led to his return.

When asked about the injury and recovery, Wembanyama initially downplayed the scare, describing the experience as “a very, very weird feeling” while emphasizing that he had been well cared for medically. He made it clear he appreciated the doctors involved, particularly those within the organization. But there was a noticeable shift in tone as he began to address the handling of the situation.

“I don’t want to get into the details. I don’t want it to become a distraction,” Wembanyama said. “Ask me again after the end of the season.”

Moments later, he appeared ready to elaborate further...before his microphone abruptly cut out.

Just before the audio dropped, Wembanyama managed to say that while the medical staff had been supportive, “the way the situation was handled was very disappointing.”

Wembanyama was asked again about the concussion later in the session but declined to expand, reiterating that he would rather revisit the topic after the season concludes. He did clarify one key point. The decision to hold him out of Game 3 ultimately came from the league, not the Spurs’ internal staff.

For now, Wembanyama is focused on the bigger picture. Fresh off being named the NBA’s first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, the 22-year-old is locked in on postseason success as San Antonio pushes toward a deeper playoff run.

Still, his brief and partially unheard remarks have left an open question hanging over the situation. And whenever the Spurs’ season comes to an end, it looks like there will be more to unpack.

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