Isiah Thomas revealed something startling regarding his health.
During an interview on Marc Jackson’s “Come And Talk 2 Me” on Friday, the Hall of Famer, a former Knicks coach and general manager, revealed that he was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy while narrating a story about famous Indiana coach Bob Knight.
“People who say, ‘Well, Isiah’s sick,’ have shown me a lot of affection. What is he experiencing? Thomas stated. “I have Bell’s palsy, but I haven’t really informed anyone about it. … You perceive me this way because of it. Thank you for the love and the prayers. That’s what my mouth is doing at the moment. That’s all I wanted everyone to know.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Bell’s palsy is a disorder that results in abrupt weakening in one side of the face muscles.
This causes one-sided smiles, drooping of part of the face, and difficulty closing the eye.
We don’t know what caused it.
A tiny percentage of people suffer symptoms for the rest of their lives, but the illness can go better with time.
Later, when he returned to NBA TV’s pregame show, where he works as an analyst, Thomas, 63, gave additional facts.
He said, “I got a little Bell’s palsy, as you know.” “I’m handling it. I’ll be there. I’m not taking vacation, but I wanted to let everyone know how much I value your prayers and how grateful I am for everything. It’s a transient ailment, they stated. With time, it will improve. But I appreciate you staying with me.
Joel Embiid of the 76ers, former NFL tight end Tony Gonzalez, former NBA player Evan Turner, and renowned pro wrestling commentator Jim Ross have all spoken out about their experiences with Bell’s palsy, so the two-time NBA champion with the Pistons is not the first athlete to receive the diagnosis.
Thomas, a 12-time All-Star who played all 13 of his NBA seasons with the Pistons, won a national championship at Indiana.
He later became the coach at Florida Atlantic, the Pacers, and the Knicks.
In addition, he served as the president of the Liberty, Raptors, and Knicks.
His two seasons on the Knicks bench were a failure, as he finished just 56-108.
