twice NBA champion Isiah Thomas spoke about his personal health.
During his recent appearance on former NBA coach Mark Jackson's showCome talk 2 to mepodcast, Thomas revealed that he was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy.
The condition led to drooping of his facial muscles.
“I've gotten a lot of love from people saying, 'Well, Isiah is sick. What's he going through?'” he said. “I haven't really told anyone, but I have Bell's Palsy. … That's why you see me like this. I appreciate the prayers and the love. This is what's happening to my mouth right now. I just wanted everyone to know that.”
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Retired NBA player Isiah Thomas on stage during “From The Hardwood to the Board Room: A Conversation with Isiah Thomas” at the 2023 ForbesBLK Summit at Southern Exchange Ballrooms on November 6, 2023 in Atlanta. (Para Griffin/WireImage)
According to Mayo ClinicBell's palsy is a neurological condition that can cause sudden muscle weakness on one side of the face. People with Bell's palsy experience symptoms that range from mild to severe.
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The smile can appear one-sided and it may be difficult to close the eye on the affected side. Over time, the condition can improve.
Head coach Isiah Thomas is introduced during the 2022 NBA Rising Stars Challenge at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland on February 18, 2022. (Kyle Terada/USA Today Sports)
Thomas is not the first former or current NBA player to have dealt with Bell's palsy. Joel Embiid The Philadelphia 76ers player said he was diagnosed before April's playoff series against the New York Knicks.
Basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas during the second half of the game between the Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers at Footprint Center in Vinnies, Arizona, April 3, 2024. (Joe Camporeal/USA Today Sports)
Embiid averaged 33 points during the series.
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Thomas spent his entire NBA career with a team Detroit Pistonsand earned 12 All-Star team nods. He was named NBA Finals Most Valuable Player in 1990.
After his retirement, Thomas moved into the world of coaching and spent time leading the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. He also coached at the university level.
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