Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge suffers a heart attack
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Bill Jempty | Friday, April 17, 2009 |
This takes place just two days before his team opens the first round of the NBA playoffs. From AP-
Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge was hospitalized Thursday after suffering what the team described as a minor heart attack.
The team issued a brief statement saying that Ainge, 50, was taken to a Boston hospital but provided few other details.
“Danny Ainge is recovering at Massachusetts General Hospital after having a minor heart attack. He is recovering nicely,” the team said. “Mr. Ainge is expected to remain in the hospital for a few days.”
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As general manager, Ainge helped the franchise raise its record 17th NBA championship last season by assembling a new Big Three, acquiring Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to join Celtics veteran Paul Pierce. Ainge was named 2007-08 NBA executive of the year and in October was rewarded with a contract extension and the title of president of basketball operations.
The Celtics are scheduled to begin the playoffs on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls.
Ainge played for the Celtics in the 1980′s. I had open heart surgery last August. It took me several months to recover. Get well Danny and make sure you get lots of rest.
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