Brian Williams Out of Hospital, but He Will Remain in L.A. Area

Brian Williams of the Orlando Magic was released from South Bay Hospital in Redondo Beach on Friday after two days of neurological and cardiographic examinations.

Williams, a former standout at St. Monica High in Santa Monica, will remain in the Los Angeles area until doctors are satisfied with his physical condition, the Magic said in a statement.

The 6-foot-11 forward, who played at Maryland before transferring to Arizona, collapsed Tuesday night during a Southern California Summer Pro Basketball game at Redondo Union High.

Team physicians had scheduled further testing in Orlando, but changed their plans after conferring with attending physician Steve Weinstein and cardiology specialist David Cannom.

“Brian underwent a cardiac nuclear scan while at South Bay Hospital, and it showed a non-specific abnormality,” said Magic team cardiology consultant Kerry Schwartz of the Florida Heart Group. “All that means is that he may or may not have some abnormal blood flow around the heart area. To ensure his safety, Brian will remain in the Los Angeles area to complete testing.”

Williams, 23, will continue testing on an outpatient basis, the Magic said, adding that a scheduled cardiac catheterization and an electro physiology study might complete his testing.