NBA Corridor of Famer Isiah Thomas introduced Thursday that he has been identified with Bell’s palsy.

The 63-year-old former Detroit Pistons level guard appeared on “The Mark Jackson Present” on YouTube, the place he spoke with hosts Jackson and his son, Mark Jackson Jr., in regards to the new lately introduced NBA format. Through the second a part of the interview, Thomas disclosed the information of his analysis.

“I’ve gotten a whole lot of love from individuals saying, ‘Nicely Isiah’s sick. What’s he going by means of?’” Thomas mentioned. “And I haven’t actually advised anyone, proper? So, I bought Bell’s palsy, and, once more, that’s why you see me like this. So, I admire the prayers and the love, however that’s what’s occurring with my mouth proper now.”

“You look good to us,” Jackson responded. “You look nice to us.”

Bell’s palsy is a situation that causes the muscle tissue on one aspect of the face to weaken, inflicting it to seem to droop. It may well occur at any age, is often brief time period, and signs usually enhance inside weeks.

Based on the Mayo Clinic, the precise reason for Bell’s palsy isn’t recognized, however it might be “brought on by swelling and irritation of the nerve that controls the muscle tissue on one aspect of the face” or a response to a viral an infection.

NBC Information has reached out to a consultant for Thomas.

Thomas additionally shared his analysis on NBA TV Friday and took a second to thank those that supported him “throughout this previous month.”

“I’m coping with it, I’m exhibiting up, I ain’t taking off — however I simply needed everyone to know that I admire your prayers and thanks for all the pieces,” he mentioned.

Thomas posted an image of himself on the NBA TV set with the caption: “See you quickly, @nbatv. I admire your prayers as I proceed to recuperate from Bell’s Palsy.”

NBA TV has not instantly responded to a request for remark.

Thomas, also referred to as “Zeke,” spent his complete NBA profession — 13 seasons — with the Detroit Pistons as a degree guard earlier than retiring in 1994.

He was inducted into the Corridor of Fame in 2000 for main the Detroit Pistons to consecutive championships within the late Nineteen Eighties and early ’90s, serving to make it one of many NBA’s elite groups.

The Pistons legend has gone on to be an analyst for NBA TV and Fox Sports activities.

Mirna Alsharif

Mirna Alsharif is a breaking information reporter for NBC Information.