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Isaiah Thomas, one of the best players in NBA history, revealed that he has been battling a serious health condition for some time.

The former Detroit Pistons point guard went on former NBA coach Mark Jackson “Come And Talk 2 Me” podcast, and discussed topics ranging from the state of the current NBA to his personal health. When the latter topic came up, he revealed that he has been suffering from Bell’s palsy, which makes your facial muscles droop.

DETROIT – Former Detroit Piston Isiah Thomas talks to the crowd during a celebration of the 1989 and 1990 World Championship Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 30, 2019. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

“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.”

Until he announced this, Thomas had been private about his personal life and did not discuss any medical issues he was dealing with, so this was fairly out of character. Nevertheless, it is good that he is getting support during a trying time.

Thomas played his entire 13-year career with the Pistons, earning All-Star nods in every year except his last one. In addition to these honors, he won back-to-back titles with the “Bad Boy Pistons” in 1989 and 1990. He averaged 19.2 points in his career and is widely considered one of the best point guards ever.