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Keita Bates-Diop Goes Down During Interview Session With Media Following Utah Jazz Workout

Keita Bates-Diop worked out for the Utah Jazz on Wednesday afternoon, and afterwards he met with members of the media that were in attendance.

The former Buckeye was answering questions when he reportedly cut his answer to a question short, complaining of back pain. He then went to the ground, according to a report from Andy Larsen of KSL.com

Keita Bates-Diop just went down during the media interview. Cut off his answer, complaining of back pain, had to lay on the floor. Honestly was a scary moment.

— Andy Larsen (@andyblarsen) May 23, 2018

Larsen reported that Walt Perrin, Vice President of Player Personnel for the Jazz, said Bates-Diop dealt with leg cramping and back spasms towards the end of his workout.