Basketball Hall of Famer and legendary Detroit Pistons point guard Isiah Thomas revealed in a podcast episode released this week that he has been diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy.
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Thomas is a former professional basketball player and NBA Hall of Famer, widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards in basketball history. Born on April 30, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, Thomas played his entire career for the Detroit Pistons from 1981 to 1994, leading the team to two NBA championships in 1989 and 1990. He was named NBA Finals MVP in 1990.
Throughout his career, Thomas was a 12-time NBA All-Star and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000. He retired at the age of 32 after the 1993-94 season.
After his playing career, Thomas transitioned into coaching and front-office roles, with stints in both the NBA and WNBA.
The 63-year-old revealed that he had been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy during an appearance on the Come And Talk 2 Me podcast with former NBA star Mark Jackson.
“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.”