Lucas, whose son played two seasons for Eddie Sutton at OSU, highlighted by a trip to the Final Four, overcame drug addiction from his NBA playing days. Lucas Jr. has opened several rehab centers around the country. Lucas has encouraged Sutton to alleviate his back pain before tackling the alcohol problem.
Lucas Jr. had few other comments to media on Sunday other than, "I understand, and we're all huge Eddie Sutton fans.
OSU interim coach Sean Sutton said his father is contemplating having back surgery this week before checking into a clinic the following week. Eddie Sutton will reach a decision today after a medical examination in Tulsa.
Doctors have discussed whether Eddie Sutton's age would prevent him from having the surgery. Sutton, who turns 70 in three weeks, has suffered from severe back pain for nearly two years.
