Brian Williams Collapses During Game

Brian Williams, a player with the Orlando Magic, collapsed Tuesday night while playing for the NBA Pros in a Southern California Summer Pro Basketball League at Redondo Union High.

Williams, who played high school ball at Crenshaw and played collegiately at Arizona and Maryland, was taken to South Bay Medical Center and Hospital in Redondo Beach for tests.

“Brian is fine and that is the only statement we’re making,” Williams’ mother Patricia said at the hospital.

A teammate said Williams slumped against a mat hanging on the wall, fell to the floor and went into convulsions. Play continued for about 10 seconds before being stopped. The game was canceled.

Williams was conscious and appeared to be breathing normally when he was taken from the gym by paramedics at about 7:30 p.m, observers said. A teammate said Williams was alert and talking when he arrived at the hospital.