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Hoosier & Hall of Famer, Isaiah Thomas, Reveals Neurological Condition
Basketball Hall of Famer, Isiah Thomas, has publicly disclosed that he has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy.
The revelation came during an appearance on “Come And Talk 2 Me” with former NBA star Mark Jackson.
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Bell’s palsy is a neurological condition characterized by temporary paralysis of facial muscles, often causing one side of the face to droop, including the eyes and mouth.
Thomas, 63, joins a list of other prominent sports figures who have faced this condition in the past and recently.
Thomas had quite the resume: he was a national championship at Indiana University under Bobby Knight, he was the No. 2 overall pick in the 1981 NBA draft, a two-time NBA champion, a Finals MVP, spent his 13-year playing career with the Detroit Pistons, earned 12 All-Star nods and solidified his place as one of the greatest guards in basketball history.
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His contributions to the game extend beyond the hardwood, with coaching stints for the:
- Indiana Pacers
- New York Knicks
- Florida International University
He also served as a front office executive for teams like the;
- Toronto Raptors
- New York Knicks
- President for the WNBA’s New York Liberty
With additionally being named to both the NBA’s 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams, Thomas’s achievements make him a timeless figure in basketball.