Thunder Assistant Maurice Cheeks Hospitalized After Medical Episode on Plane

Oklahoma City Thunder assistant coach Maurice Cheeks is currently in the hospital after having a medical issue on a plane. 

Erik Horne of the Oklahoman confirmed the news, which was originally reported by the Twitter account @BobFromCement.

Horne also noted Cheeks is "doing well" and the team has been in contact with him since the unknown medical episode took place.

The 60-year-old has been on the Thunder sidelines the last two seasons, as well as four years from 2009-13.

In between then, Cheeks was the head coach for the Detroit Pistons before being fired after 50 games. In nine total seasons as a head coach for the Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 76ers, he has a 305-315 career record.

He was also a four-time All-Star as a player for the 76ers.

Cheeks underwent hip surgery in February 2016 and he missed a portion of the season while recovering.