An American sportscaster, motivational speaker, and author by the name of Robert Courtland Rathbun. Since 1996, he has broadcast Atlanta Hawks basketball games live on television for Bally Sports South.

What Happened To Bob Rathbun?

Marca reported that Hawks announcer Bob Rathbun experienced a seizure-like episode as it was being broadcast live.

Dominique Wilkins, a renowned Hawk, and pundit appeared to be having problems when Bob Rathbun visited with him prior to the Hawks’ game versus the Thunder. Then, Bob Rathbun was brought to the back of State Farm Arena, where medical staff responded to him.

Bob Rathbun, the commentator, started to shake and eventually passed out while he and Dominique Wilkins were promoting the Atlanta Hawks’ NBA home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.

Rathbun was about to flip through his notes when he slouched back and appeared to start having a seizure.

Bob Rathbun was born in Wakefield, Rhode Island.