According to the Jerusalem Post, former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt has been diagnosed with Primary-Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS), the rarest form of multiple sclerosis (MS). The 60-year-old Olympiacos head coach, previously a head coach for Israel and Russia’s national teams, is the only Israeli to be an NBA head coach.
Per Healthline, “people with PPMS experience a decline of neurologic function over time. It becomes increasingly difficult for signals from the brain to get through to the rest of the body.
However, the rate of progression can vary. It’s possible for people to maintain a steady state without new or worsening symptoms for extended periods.