George Karl

As if his recent battle with throat and neck cancer wasn't enough, it is now being reported by the Denver Post that Denver Nuggets Head Coach George Karl is battling blood clots in his legs and lungs.




The Post quoted a blog said to be written by George's partner, Kim Van Deraa, where it is stated that Coach Karl was rushed to a Denver area hospital because "His leg was extremely swollen and he was having trouble breathing..."



In the same blog, it is noted that Coach Karl also had to have some procedures to install filters to catch any clots that break loose. He is said to be in the ICU, so his situation my be closely monitored. "We're not sure when he'll be released or when his radiation will continue. We're hoping both occur — since it would mean he's gotten through the scare of the blood clots and we don't want to add any weeks onto the schedule of radiation."



Because of these latest setbacks, it is said to be highly unlikely that Coach Karl will be seen on the Nuggets bench until at least the playoffs. Please take your time getting better Coach Karl! Everyone in Nuggets Nation is behind you!