NBA Announcer Suffers Medical Emergency On-Air
View Source | December 6, 2022 2:19 pm
- Atlanta Hawks announcer Bob Rathbun was hospitalized after losing consciousness on the air.
- Video of the incident shows Rathbun, 68, talking with analyst and NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins before suddenly seizing up, slumping back in his seat, and dropping his papers and microphone.
- “Prior to tonight’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, play-by-play announcer Bob Rathbun briefly lost consciousness on the court,” the statement read. “Emergency medical professionals on-site quickly treated Rathbun for dehydration. He is stable, responsive and heading to Emory Midtown for further evaluation.”
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