The Celtics may not know until game time if Isaiah Thomas will be available for Sunday’s playoff opener with the Bulls after the death of his sister in an auto accident today, tweets Mark Murphy of The Boston Herald.
Chyna Thomas, 22, was killed in a one-car crash early this morning on Interstate 5 in Federal Way, Washington. Isaiah Thomas was told about the tragedy after the Celtics finished practice today, according to Jeff Goodman of ESPN.com. A source close to Thomas informed ESPN that he plans to play in the Sunday evening game, but nothing is certain at this point.
Thomas’ father told Murphy that no decision has been made on when his son will fly to Washington, adding “It’s a crucial time for our family right now.” A league source said the sixth-year guard is in “a state of shock.”
Coach Brad Stevens visited Thomas tonight and the Celtics issued a statement that read, “We are terribly saddened by the tragic loss of Chyna Thomas. The thoughts and prayers of the entire Celtics organization are with Isaiah and his family.”
IT may God bless you and your family sorry for your lost!!
RIP Chyna
Man…it’s crazy how stuff like this can happen. I don’t know how he would be able to play. Maybe something that can get his mind away from it for a couple of hours, but it’s going to be hard to not think about something like that. IT is one of my favorites. He’s pretty much my size, maybe a little taller, and he’s just a bulldog. Terrible defender lol, but he’s on a great team for him with other good defensive perimeter players that can hide him. I hope he is able to move past this situation and continue to be successful. Hope his family will be able to get through whatever greiving process and stay strong. Just a tough break at a tough time for him
Prob best if he take a game off to grieve and be with his family so he can get it out of his system
Wow this is horrible. I agree that it’s probably best he takes the game off and goes home to be with his family for a couple days.
WWE fan, apparently?
Terribly saddened to learn of this news. Deepest condolences to the family.