Two-time NBA champion Isaiah Thomas spoke about his health.
During a recent appearance on former NBA coach Mark Jackson's “Come And Talk 2 Me” podcast, Thomas revealed that he has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy.
This condition caused his facial muscles to sag.
“I've gotten a lot of love from people saying, 'Isaiah is sick. What is he going through?'” he said. “I haven't told anyone, but I have Bell's palsy. … That's why you're looking at me this way. Thank you for your prayers and love. It's happening in my mouth right now. I just wanted everyone to know that.” ”
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Former NBA player Isiah Thomas takes the stage for “From the Hardwood to the Boardroom: A Conversation with Isiah Thomas” at the 2023 Forbes BLK Summit held at the Southern Exchange Ballroom in Atlanta on November 6, 2023. . (Paras Griffin/Wire Image)
According to the Mayo Clinic, Bell's palsy is a neurological disorder that causes the muscles on one side of the face to suddenly weaken. People diagnosed with Bell's palsy experience symptoms that range from mild to severe.
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The smile may appear one-sided, and the affected eye may have difficulty closing. Over time, the condition may improve.
Team Isaiah head coach Isaiah Thomas is introduced during the 2022 NBA Rising Stars Challenge at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 18, 2022 in Cleveland. (Kyle Terada/USA Today Sports)
Thomas is not the first former or current NBA player to deal with Bell's palsy. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers said he was diagnosed with the condition before a playoff series against the New York Knicks in April.
Basketball Hall of Famer Isaiah Thomas during the second half of the Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game at Footprint Center on April 3, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Joe Campoare/USA Today Sports)
Embiid averaged 33 points during the series.
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Thomas spent his entire NBA career with the Detroit Pistons and was selected to the All-Star team 12 times. In 1990, he was named NBA Finals MVP.
After retiring, Thomas turned to coaching and spent time managing the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. He also coached at the collegiate level.
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