Report: Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert hospitalized

Cleveland- Cleveland Cavaliers majority owner Dan Gilbert was reportedly hospitalized Sunday, after experiencing “stroke-like symptoms.”

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Gilbert was admitted into a Detroit-area hospital on Sunday morning after experiencing stroke-like symptoms. A Quicken Loans spokesman, made sure to inform the public that Gilbert is recovering comfortably.

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert was admitted to a Detroit-area hospital this morning after experiencing stroke-like symptoms, a Quicken Loans company spokesman said. “He received immediate medical attention and is currently recovering comfortably,” the statement said.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 27, 2019

While the 57 year old Gilbert is often known for his passionate comments regarding the Cavaliers, he has done a lot for the revitalization of both downtown Cleveland and Detroit. Gilbert recently helped support a bill that would bring insurance reform to the Detroit area. He is a big reason why there has been so much growth in downtown Cleveland since he took over the team in 2005.

Shortly after the Wojnarowski report, Tom Withers of the Associated Press let everyone know that the Gilbert family is asking for privacy right now.

Gilbert’s family has requested “privacy at this time.”

— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) May 27, 2019

We will be sure to update you with any reports regarding Gilbert’s condition, hopefully the inertial positive reports continue to hold true.

Update: According to Jay Farner, CEO of Quicken Loans, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is “awake, responsive and resting comfortably.”