Rick Carlisle, Dallas Mavericks Coach, Faints During Practice

NBA Coach Faints At Practice

Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle collapsed during the team's practice this afternoon, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Carlisle was reportedly taken off the court on a stretcher and brought to Baylor Medical Center in an ambulance.

"He just fainted, and I'd bet most of us have had that happen to us," said Donnie Nelson, President of basketball operations.

According to the report, Nelson and other front-office officials said the coach was feeling lightheaded before fainting at the team's practice facility in Dallas. Nelson also said Carlisle was feeling better.

Carlisle will not join the team at their preseason game against Phoenix in Indian Wells, Calif.

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