Philadelphia — Lakers assistant coach Tex Winter was hospitalized in stable condition Sunday after experiencing chest pains following Los Angeles' game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Winter, 79, did not have a heart attack, but doctors at Methodist Hospital had not decided whether to keep him overnight.
Winter was eating a sandwich after the Lakers' loss to the 76ers when he appeared to be choking, team spokesman John Black said. Two doctors were sent to the coaches' dressing room, and Lakers players rushed off the team bus and ran back inside after hearing something was wrong. Black said Winter was bothered recently by walking pneumonia.
Known as the innovator of the triangle offense, Winter has been an assistant to Phil Jackson for nine seasons. He has said he plans to retire after this season. Winter coached at Kansas State from 1954-68, leading the Wildcats to two Final Fours.
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