Basketball Commentator Suffers Scary Medical Emergency Live on Air
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is hands down one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. The NBA 2022-23 season is certainly heating up.
However, amidst the electrifying season, NBA fans were shocked by a terrifying visual. Notable commentator Bob Rathbun suffered a scary medical emergency live on air on December 5.
The Atlanta Hawks took on the Oklahoma City Thunder. While commentating with co-commentator Dominique Wilkins, Rathbun passed out on his chair. The camera captured the scary scene before it got cut.
It appeared that he had a seizure before fainting. However, it has since been confirmed that it was instead a case of dehydration. Rathbun, 68, was immediately taken to a nearby hospital. Fortunately, he is now in stable condition.
An update on the 68-year-old's health was provided in a statement from the broadcaster Bally Sports Southeast. The statement said: "Play-by-play announcer Bob Rathbun briefly lost consciousness on the court before tonight's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The on-site emergency medical staff promptly addressed Rathbun's dehydration. He is moving toward Emory Midtown (hospital) for more assessment and is steady and responsive".