Atlanta Hawks announcer Bob Rathbun suffered a scary medical emergency whereas on-air on Tuesday (AEDT).
Previous to Atlanta’s recreation in opposition to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder, color commentator Dominique Wilkins was talking when Rathbun began convulsing and misplaced consciousness whereas stay on air.
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The Hawks mentioned in an announcement to the NY Publish that the 68-year-old Rathbun was dehydrated, and is now “steady and responsive” whereas present process additional remedy.
“Previous to tonight’s recreation in opposition to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder, play-by-play announcer Bob Rathbun briefly misplaced consciousness on the courtroom,” the assertion mentioned.
“Emergency medical professionals on-site shortly handled Rathbun for dehydration. He’s steady, responsive and heading to Emory Midtown (hospital) for additional analysis.”
Bally Sports activities commentator Kelly Crull tweeted: “For these watching Hawks tonight, thanks in your grace & preserve prayers coming. Our associate Bob Rathbun briefly misplaced consciousness on the courtroom.
“Emergency medical professionals shortly handled him for dehydration — he’s steady, responsive & @ Emory Midtown for additional analysis.”
Sports activities author Zach Osterman mentioned: “Bob Rathbun is without doubt one of the nicest of us I’ve ever gotten to fulfill on this enterprise. Unflinchingly variety. Hope the information out of Atlanta tonight retains getting higher.”
On the courtroom, Atlanta’s Dejounte Murray scored 34 factors and rookie A.J. Griffin — taking part in rather than late damage scratch Trae Younger — tied his profession excessive with 24 factors because the depleted Hawks beat the Denver Nuggets 117-109.
Denver’s two-time defending MVP Nikola Jokic scored simply 4 factors within the first half earlier than ending with 24 factors, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
This text initially appeared within the NY Publish and was reproduced with permission.
