A horrible tragedy has struck the family of Isaiah Thomas just one day before his Boston Celtics were set to begin the NBA playoffs.
Craig Sailor of the Tacoma News Tribune reports on Saturday that Chyna J. Thomas, the 22-year-old sister of the Celtics guard, was killed in a one-car accident on Interstate 5 in Federal Way in the state of Washington.
The wreck is said to have occurred around 5 AM on Saturday morning, and she died at the scene, per Washington State Patrol.
The Celtics are scheduled to tip off Game 1 of their first round series against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday in Boston.
Members of the basketball community offered their condolences to Thomas and his family in light of the news:
Prayers up @Isaiah_Thomas ?? my condolences to you and your family
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) April 15, 2017
Oh no ?Praying for you @Isaiah_Thomas and the family… everyone keep them in your prayers?? https://t.co/p2gLB1digQ
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) April 15, 2017
