Fox inadvertently gives fans timetable for Victor Wembanyama's recovery time

When Victor Wembanyama was ruled out for the season, most fans probably dropped to their knees, looked to the sky, and screamed in agony. The emotional toll that announcement took on everyone was strong, and it was only worsened with De'Aaron Fox opted for surgery, ending his year early.

Everyone knew Fox needed to have the work done as soon as possible to begin his recovery, but it didn't make it any less painful knowing the remainder of the season would be played without the team's two best players. But that past is the past, and we're moving on to the future the question fans have for the summer is "When will Wembanyama be healthy enough to get back in the lab?"

Well, when Vic sat down for his exit interview, he told the media he was doing well and he was on time but he didn't give any real timetable for his recovery. Fortunately, we can make an educated guess based on what Fox revealed during his media session.

Fox and Wembanyama should be cleared in June

When Fox chose to get surgery, he spoke to ESPN reporter Michael C. Wright whom he told that he expected a three-month recovery time. The former Kings guard had his procedure on Tuesday, March 18. Three months would put us in the back half of the month of June. Based on his statement that he and the Alien will be ready around the same time, we can surmise that San Antonio's dynamic duo will be cleared at the start of summer.

Vic said he has already been doing some weightlifting and work on the court, so he's begun the process of getting back in shape. Having the time to improve is a large area of concern when injury issues extend into the offseason. But as long as there are no setbacks, they'll have several months to work alone on their craft and together on their chemistry.

Fox boasted that he and Wembanyama mean to have the best pick-and-roll combo in the NBA next season. To do that, they'll have to work hard this summer to learn each other's habits, favorite spots, etc. Teams aren't going to want to allow either player the space to go off because they can do exactly that. They'll lean toward leaving open the other guys on the floor until they prove they can make shots.

They'll pay for that strategy because I believe this is the last year that the Spurs will struggle from three. The assets to address it are there and the time is now. They have already made strides in that department this season. It's time to take a leap. Fortunately, Wemby will have enough time to take that jump and with legs as long as his, the league better watch out for his crash landing.