Kings coach Dave Joerger felt lightheaded during the first quarter of Sunday’s game in San Antonio and will not return.
While shouting instructions to players on the court, Joerger abruptly fell to a knee on the sideline. He was then escorted to the locker room as a precaution.
About 20 minutes after the incident occurred, the Kings announced that Joerger suffered a “momentary episode of light headedness” and would not return to the game for precautionary reasons.
Kings head coach Dave Joerger experienced a momentary episode of light headedness tonight during the first quarter at San Antonio. For precautionary reasons he will not return to the bench this evening.
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 29, 2018
Lead assistant Elston Turner has taken over as coach for the game.
Joeger appeared flushed and pale during pregame introductions when he was shown on the video screens at the AT&T Center.
The 43-year-old Joerger is in his second season with Sacramento after three years as Memphis’ coach.
