Thomas receives support from opponents, peers for courageous performance
The NBA family is rallying behind Isaiah Thomas during this difficult time.
Players from around the league, including his rivals, expressed their condolences to and respect for the Boston Celtics point guard, who lost his younger sister Chyna in a car crash Saturday.
Respect this guy @Isaiah_Thomas !!! Sorry for your lost man !
— Dennis Schröder (@DennisMike93) April 16, 2017
We had our stuff going on but what happened is sad that's why Im posting this pic.twitter.com/W9GWLKakRN
LeBron sends condolences to Isaiah Thomas: "Who cares about basketball when something like that happens." #Cavs pic.twitter.com/R94nHqwt6I
— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) April 17, 2017
I'm sorry but I can't stop thinking about @Isaiah_Thomas the hell with the game! I'm so sorry! As a peer, co-worker, rival an how ever u
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) April 17, 2017
Want to spin it I truly feel for you as a MAN! That's hard to grasp.... prayers up!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) April 17, 2017
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Kevin Durant's message to Isaiah Thomas: The #NBA family is behind you pic.twitter.com/1dttp1zlmj
— KNBR (@KNBR) April 17, 2017
Wade on Isaiah: "We compete against each other but it's a brotherhood. I’m sure everyone will have their moment to say something to him."
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 16, 2017
Related: TD Garden observes moment of silence, then gives IT huge ovation
Prayers up once again for my boy Isaiah and his family. That man is a true warrior, sad to see him going through so much pain.
— Evan Turner (@thekidet) April 16, 2017
Stay strong @Isaiah_Thomas ... praying for you and your fam
— Josh Richardson (@J_Rich1) April 16, 2017
Prayers up for Isaiah Thomas and his family
— Danny Green (@DGreen_14) April 16, 2017
Related: Isaiah pays tribute to Chyna with shoes: 'R.I.P. Lil Sis'
Thomas suited up in Sunday's Game 1 against the Chicago Bulls and recorded a game-high 33 points to go along with six dimes and five rebounds in the 106-102 loss. The All-Star's status for Game 2 is up in the air, as he may attend his sister's funeral.