Two times NBA champion Isiah Thomas talked about his life.
During a recent appearance on former NBA coach Mark Jackson “Come talk 2 Me” podcast, Thomas revealed that he was diagnosed with Bell's palsy.
This situation resulted in his facial muscles twitching.
“I got a lot of love from people saying, 'Well, Isiah is sick. What's up with him?' “He said. “I didn't tell anyone, but I have Bell's disease. … That's why you see me like this. I appreciate the prayers and the love. That's what's going through my mouth right now. I wanted everyone know that.”
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Retired NBA player Isiah Thomas on stage during “From The Hardwood to the Boardroom: An Interview with Isiah Thomas” at the 2023 ForbesBLK Conference at the Southern Exchange Ballrooms Nov. 6, 2023, Atlanta. (Paras Griffin/WireImage)
According to me Mayo ClinicBell's palsy is a neurological condition that can cause the muscles on one side of the face to suddenly become weak. People diagnosed with Bell's palsy experience symptoms that range from mild to severe.
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The smile may appear on one side and the eye on the affected side may be difficult to close. Over time, the situation may improve.
Team head coach Isiah Thomas is introduced during the 2022 NBA Rising Stars Challenge at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland on Feb. 18, 2022. (Kyle Terada/USA Today Sports)
Thomas isn't the first or most recent NBA player to deal with Bell's epilepsy. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers said he was diagnosed with the disease before April's series against the New York Knicks.
Basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas during the second half of the game between the Phoenix Suns and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz., April 3, 2024. (Joe Camporeale/USA Today Sports)
Embiid scored 33 points during the streak.
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Thomas spent his entire NBA career with the team Detroit Pistonsearning 12 All-Star teams. He was named NBA Finals MVP in 1990.
After his retirement, Thomas jumped into coaching and spent time leading the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. He also coached at the collegiate level.
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