Steve Clifford: Charlotte Bobcats Head Coach Hospitalized

Patrick Ewing may finally make his debut as a head coach, but it will come at the price of a sudden illness to Charlotte Bobcats first-year coach Steve Clifford.

From the Pro Basketball Talk:

Charlotte Bobcats rookie coach Steve Clifford — who has gotten his team off to a surprising 3-2 start to the season — checked himself into a Charlotte area hospital Thursday night because he didn’t feel well, the team announced Friday morning.

He stayed overnight in the hospital and continues to undergo tests, according to the team

His status for Friday night's game against the New York Knicks is uncertain at this time.

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By Glenn Erby