San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama says he's 'feeling great' as he prepares to end a 12-game injury absence in the Spurs' blockbuster NBA Cup semi-final against the mighty Oklahoma City Thunder.

The French phenom has been sidelined with a left calf strain since November 14, but the towering 21-year-old returns just in time to take on a Thunder team who at 24-1 have tied the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors for the best 25-game start to an NBA season.

"Right now, I'm feeling great," Wembanyama told reporters in Las Vegas, where Saturday's Cup semi-finals will be followed by the in-season tournament's title game on Tuesday. "I'm ready to go."

The Spurs are 9-3 since Wembanyama was sidelined, their ability to thrive without him signaling their progress after six seasons without a playoff appe

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