Former NBA player and billionaire businessman Junior Bridgeman suffered a medical emergency at a public event on Tuesday, according to local reports.
The 71-year-old was participating in an interview at a benefit luncheon for the Lincoln Heritage Council, Scouting America when it occurred, according to WLKY.
During the Q&A, Bridgeman told reporter Kent Taylor he thought he was having a heart attack.
The outlet said Bridgeman was taken away from the scene in an ambulance.
Bridgeman was a standout player at the University of Louisville .