Isiah Thomas Overdose

Former New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas was hospitalized on October 23, 2008, following an alleged overdose on pain pills. Police were called to his Harrison, New York, apartment in response to a 911 call around midnight.Newsday: Report: Overdose call at Isiah Thomas' home (October 24, 2008) CBS2: Source: Isiah Thomas Overdoses On Sleeping Pills (October 24, 2008)

When reached for comment on his cell phone, Thomas claimed that his daughter was the one rushed to the hospital. Despite this assertion, Harrison Police Chief David Hall maintains that a 47-year-old black male was rushed to the hospital, not a teenage girl.Associated Press: Overdose Victim Taken from Isiah Thomas' Home

Harrison Police Chief David Hall stated, "It wasn't his daughter. And why they're throwing her under the bus is beyond my ability to understand. My cops ... know the difference between a 47-year-old black male and a young black female." ESPN.com: Police chief rebukes Thomas(October 25, 2008)

On October 28, 2008, new details emerged about the incident. Reportedly the officers arrived at the scene to find a 47 year old man unconscious. Police gave the person oxygen until an ambulance arrived. The incident was not labeled a suicide attempt because no note was found and the person did not have a history of depression. ESPN.com: Police provide new details in Thomas' overdose episode(October 28, 2008)

On October 30, 2008, the police report of the incident was released. In the report police indicate that the victim was not breathing and oxygen was administered. The victim was then taken to White Plains Hospital.ESPN.com: Police release report from night at Thomas' house(October 30, 2008)

• ESPN.com: Police chief rebukes Thomas for involving daughter in incident (October 25, 2008)

• ESPN Video: Isiah Thomas, Police differ regarding hospital trip (Time: 1:05)

• FanHouse: Police Chief Says Isiah Thomas 'Lied' About His Overdose (October 25, 2008)

• NBC Chicago: Isiah Thomas Rushed to Hospital (October 24, 2008)

• CBS2: Source: Isiah Thomas Overdoses On Sleeping Pills (October 24, 2008)

• Bloomberg: Isiah Thomas Taken to Hospital for Overdose, WABC-TV Reports (October 24, 2008)

• Cleveland Leader: Potential Overdose at the Home of Isiah Thomas (October 24, 2008)

• The Sporting News: Isiah Thomas Reportedly Overdoses on Pills (October 24, 2008)