Two-time NBA champion Isiah Thomas opened up about his personal health.
“I’ve gotten a lot of love from people saying, ‘Well, Isiah’s sick. What is he going through?'” he said. “I haven’t really told anybody, but I’ve got Bell’s palsy. … That’s why you see me like this. I appreciate the prayers and the love. That’s what’s happening with my mouth right now. I just wanted everyone to know that.”
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A smile could appear one-sided and the eye on the affected side could be difficult to close. Over time, the condition can improve.
Embiid averaged 33 points during the series.
The condition resulted in his facial muscles drooping.
After he retired, Thomas made the leap to coaching and spent time leading the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. He also coached at the collegiate level.
During a recent appearance on former NBA coach Mark Jackson’s “Come And Talk 2 Me” podcast, Thomas revealed he was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy.
