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SEATTLE — Professional athletes took to Twitter to show their support for Isaiah Thomas, who played today's playoff game with the Boston Celtics, just one day after finding out that his younger sister, Chyna, died in a car accident in Federal Way.
>> See photos of Isaiah Thomas' tribute to his sister during the NBA playoffs.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was amazed:
Absolutely Amazing what @Isaiah_Thomas is doing right now.
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 17, 2017
The Courage. #Respect
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman gave Thomas some pregame motivation:
Go work @Isaiah_Thomas !! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) April 16, 2017
JR Smith, of the Cleveland Cavaliers, offered the following:
Man my heart goes out to @Isaiah_Thomas an his fam. Damn bro head up!
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) April 16, 2017
Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz also gave his condolences:
Prayers up for my lil bro @Isaiah_Thomas ... keep ur head up, all of Boston is behind u!! RIP Chyna. 🙏🏿
— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) April 16, 2017
Pheonix Suns guard Goran Dragic gave his best to his former teamate:
Prayers out to @Isaiah_Thomas and his family !!!! 🙏🏼 RIP
— Goran Dragić (@Goran_Dragic) April 16, 2017
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