Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens said point guard Isaiah Thomas intends to play Sunday in Game 1 vs. the Chicago Bulls despite horrific circumstances.
Thomas's sister, Chyna, was killed in a one-car accident in Washington state on Saturday morning.
Stevens said he would ultimately leave the decision to play up to Thomas, but he expects Thomas will suit up.
"He's struggling obviously," Stevens told reporters. "Tragic circumstances for his The car traveled off the road around 5 a.m. and hit a Jersey barrier, which State Patrol spokesman Nick King said "vaulted the vehicle head-on" into a sign post.
According to State Patrol, Thomas was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident and died at the scene.
The Celtics released the following statement on Saturday evening
Thomas's sister, Chyna, was killed in a one-car accident in Washington state on Saturday morning.
Stevens said he would ultimately leave the decision to play up to Thomas, but he expects Thomas will suit up.
"He's struggling obviously," Stevens told reporters. "Tragic circumstances for his The car traveled off the road around 5 a.m. and hit a Jersey barrier, which State Patrol spokesman Nick King said "vaulted the vehicle head-on" into a sign post.
According to State Patrol, Thomas was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident and died at the scene.
The Celtics released the following statement on Saturday evening
0 Comment "Despite this weekend's tragic event, the Celtics guard is trying to play against the Bulls tonight."
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