By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-11-21 15:44:02 | Updated at 2024-11-21 20:55:12
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NBA star Isaiah Thomas is mourning the loss of his older sister after announcing her tragic death in a heartbreaking post on social media.
Thomas, 35, wrote alongside a photo of late sister LaQuisha Baldtrip on Instagram: 'Ima miss you big sis!!!! Damn how you leave me too? 2 sisters gone!!! This can't be real. I love and miss you Queen.'
He also shared a number of heartbroken emojis on X and concluded the emotional post with: 'F***!!!!!!!!!!!'
The cause of LaQuisha's death is currently unknown.
Thomas, who is currently on the Phoenix Suns' books, lost another of his sisters, Chyna, following a fatal car crash in Washington back in April 2017.
The point guard was playing for the Boston Celtics at the time and took part in their playoff game against the Chicago Bulls the day after Chyna's passing.
NBA star Isaiah Thomas is mourning the loss of his older sister after announcing her death
Thomas paid a heartbreaking tribute to late sister LaQuisha Baldtrip (pictured) on Instagram
After leading that game with 33 points while wearing sneakers that read 'Chyna, RIP Lil Sis' and 'I love you', Thomas' teammates heaped praise on him for playing through his grief on the night.
'He's a true competitor, and tonight he was playing for his sister, and he was playing for his family,' said Avery Bradley.
Thomas has spent close to 15 years in the NBA and played for a host of teams, but enjoyed his greatest success during his time with the Celtics.
The former Washington college star was named an All-Star on two occasions during his time in Boston, while also making it onto the All-NBA second team.
In the 2016-17 season specifically, he fifth in the MVP voting after registering the third-highest points-per-game average in the league with 28.9.
