PHILADELPHIA, PA — One of the sports world's brightest stars suffered a significant health scare on Tuesday night, as LeBron James was forced to press his Life Alert button after falling during a game.
Midway through the fourth quarter of the Philadelphia 76ers' 123-10 loss to the Boston Celtics, James fell to the floor, bringing the game to a halt and filling the crowd at the Xfinity Mobile Arena with hushed silence before pressing his Life Alert button to notify first responders that he was in need of assistance.
"Help! I've fallen, and I can't get up!" James was heard shouting as he writhed in pain on the hardwood.
Players from both benches stood looking on in concern as medical professionals rushed the court to help James. "He looked like he was in rough shape," said one fan in attendance at the game. "But when you're dealing with a man of advanced age, you have to be prepared to deal with a health emergency at any moment. It's a good thing he had that Life Alert button around his neck. Here's hoping the old fella is alright."
James was taken off the court on a stretcher and was said to be resting more comfortably in the locker room with a warm blanket and a glass of Metamucil.
At publishing time, the team released a statement that James was transported after the game to an elder care facility that specializes in treating old men who are prone to falling.
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