NBA‘s Isaiah Thomas recounted a harrowing incident where a young kid brandished an AK-47 at him and his friends, an encounter he described as life-changing. The two-time All-Star shared the terrifying story on X , although the post has since been deleted.

“Really trippin on how these young kids are moving around!!!”Thomas wrote. “I really had a life changing moment yesterday where a kid pulled an AK47 out on me and the homies and if it wasn’t for who I was and him recognizing me in my own city he probably woulda ended all of our lives. Be SAFE scary world we live in, stay safe out there.”

The basketball community was left stunned by Thomas’s account. The 35-year-old, known for his unforgettable tenure with the Boston Celtics and his relentless offensive prowess despite his small stature, is beloved by fans and peers alike. This close call with death underscores the increasingly dangerous environment even public figures can find themselves in.

Isaiah Thomas’s at Phoenix

Thomas, who made a return to the NBA this season after a year as a free agent, has been with the Phoenix Suns following a stint with the Salt Lake City Stars in the NBA G League. Despite limited playing time-19 minutes across six regular-season games and four minutes in one playoff game-his presence both on and off the court continues to resonate.

The incident highlights a so

bering reality about the prevalence of violence and the random nature of threats in today’s society. Thomas’s fortunate escape serves as a stark reminder for everyone to remain vigilant. And also that being in the NBA can save your life.