One notable absence stood out: generational superstar Victor Wembanyama, who didn't accompany the team to Austin for its two-game set against the Suns and Detroit Pistons. As the team warmed up on the floor,

Victor Wembanyama's extremely promising career hit an important milestone: he played in his first All-Star Game. It turned out to be, in all likelihood, the final game of his second NBA season. Wembanyama is now expected to miss the remainder of the season due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.