Kenny Anderson, the No. 2 overall pick from the 1991 NBA draft, has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke Saturday, according to his wife, Natasha.
Natasha provided a statement through a spokesperson that was tweeted by Ian Begley of ESPN.com.
"We would like to thank everyone for reaching out on behalf of Kenny," the statement reads. "Our family is extremely grateful for all the prayers and love that we have received over the last few days. We appreciate you continuing to respect our privacy as Kenny heals."
Anderson, 48, is currently the coach at Fisk, an NAIA program in Tennessee.