Atlanta Hawks announcer Bob Rathbun made his extremely anticipated return to the sales space Monday after struggling a medical emergency throughout a December 5 broadcast.
‘One notice for anybody going ahead: Don’t go out on reside tv,’ Rathbun instructed The Atlanta Journal-Structure previous to Monday’s thrilling 126-125 win over the visiting Orlando Magic.
The 68-year-old was doing his typical pre-game duties on December 5 alongside broadcast companion and Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins when he visibly suffered an on-air medical emergency. As Wilkins spoke, Rathbun fell again in his chair whereas his proper arm started transferring. His head then tilted backwards and his mouth fell open earlier than the station lower to a large shot of State Farm Enviornment.
The 68-year-old Rathbun was doing his typical pre-game duties on December 5 alongside broadcast companion and Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins when he visibly suffered an on-air medical emergency. As Wilkins spoke, Rathbun fell again in his chair whereas his proper arm started transferring. His head then tilted backwards and his mouth fell open earlier than the station lower to a large shot of State Farm Enviornment
Atlanta Hawks announcer Bob Rathbun made his extremely anticipated return to the sales space Monday after struggling a medical emergency throughout a December 5 broadcast
Rathbun was handled for dehydration and brought to the hospital, in accordance with an announcement from the community, Bally Sports activities.
‘Effectively, I used to be sick that day,’ Rathbun stated. ‘And that is what precipitated the entire thing. The good half about all of it is I do know I am wonderful. The good docs at Emory checked me out from head to toe. They left no stone unturned. And I kidded [with] my Bally bosses, I stated, ‘I’m probably the most match broadcaster you might have. As a result of I acquired the papers to show it.’
‘It is good to know you are OK,’ Rathbun added. ‘It was only a bizarre set of circumstances that occurred.’
‘I am excited simply to get again within the chair,’ he stated. ‘Orlando’s taking part in nice. This must be an excellent matchup, kicks off the homestand proper earlier than Christmas. So it is a very large recreation. However I am so excited to be again with my Bally household, my Hawks household, and as soon as I get again on the air to be again with the followers.’
Rathbun was handled for dehydration and brought to the hospital, in accordance with an announcement from the community, Bally Sports activities
Hawks followers tweeted phrases of encouragement for Rathbun, who stated he was touched by the gesture.
‘The outpouring of prayers and effectively needs, it is overwhelming,’ he stated. ‘I’ve heard from so many individuals, individuals (I) have not heard from 30 and 40 years that it simply takes you again. And I am so grateful. Thanks appears slightly insufficient. However it was, it was fairly an expertise. However, boy, it positive was nice to be again.’
The Hawks did announce his return to followers on the enviornment on Monday previous to tip-off, prompting a spherical of applause.
A local of Wakefield, Rhode Island, Rathbun started his profession because the sports activities director for WSTP Radio in Salisbury, North Carolina, in 1973, and has since lined the NBA, WNBA, Main League baseball, and even the Enviornment Soccer League.
