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NBA Hall
of Famer
Isiah
Thomas
Reveals
Bell’s
Palsy
Diagnosis
By
Dustin
Schoenherr
tellususa.com
DETROIT
- NBA
Hall of
Famer
Isiah
Thomas
has
shared
that he
is
recovering
from
Bell’s
palsy, a
condition
causing
temporary
facial
muscle
weakness.
The
63-year-old
revealed
his
diagnosis
on The
Mark
Jackson
Show on
YouTube,
explaining
the
changes
in his
appearance.
“I’ve
been
diagnosed
with
Bell’s
palsy. I
appreciate
all the
prayers
and
support,”
he said.
Thomas
later
addressed
the
condition
on NBA
TV,
thanking
fans for
their
encouragement.
“I’m
showing
up and
staying
active,
and I
appreciate
your
prayers
during
this
time,”
he
shared.
He also
posted
on
social
media,
expressing
gratitude
for
continued
support.
Known as
“Zeke,”
Thomas
is a
12-time
All-Star
who led
the
Detroit
Pistons
to
back-to-back
championships
during
the late
1980s
and
early
1990s.
Retiring
in 1994,
he was
inducted
into the
Hall of
Fame in
2000 and
has
since
built a
successful
career
as a
basketball
analyst.
The
NBA has
yet to
comment
on the
news.
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