Ex-NBA Star Cedric Ceballos Asks For Prayers, Shares Picture From ICU During Battle With COVID

Former NBA player Cedric Ceballos is one of many people who have had a scary bout with COVID-19 over the past year+.

On Tuesday, Ceballos shared a scary picture of him in the ICU while wearing an oxygen mask to help him breathe. He asked for people to please send prayers his way.

“On my 10th day in ICU, COVID-19 is officially kicking my but, I am asking ALL family, friends , prayer warriors healers for your prayers and well wish for my recovery. If I have done and anything to you in the past , allow me to publicly apologize,” he tweeted.

On my 10th day in ICU, COVID-19 is officially kicking my but, I am asking ALL family, friends , prayer warriors healers for your prayers and well wish for my recovery.
If I have done and anything to you in the past , allow me to publicly apologize.
My fight is not done…..
Thx pic.twitter.com/r9QZBpfmEI

— Cedric Ceballos (@cedceballos) September 7, 2021

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Many former teammates, friends and fans have swarmed to social media to share thoughts and prayers for Cedric Ceballos.

Sending all the positive vibes your way Ced. Get well!!!! https://t.co/1DCQbEbnq8

— Greg Sylvander (@GregSylvander) September 7, 2021

Please get well soon, Ced!!!
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/auRNNkMxUA

— Holly Robinson Peete 💃🏾♍️ (@hollyrpeete) September 7, 2021

Oh my God. Nothing but positive thoughts for @cedceballos. This is awful. https://t.co/WwbTelRz7J

— Jeff Pearlman (@jeffpearlman) September 7, 2021

#LakersNation Let’s all keep @cedceballos in our thoughts. Cedric – keep up the fight! 💜 https://t.co/wnOL8u08qe

— Jeanie Buss (@JeanieBuss) September 7, 2021

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 my brother https://t.co/Ds2dJBhgFv

— Ron Harper (@HARPER04_5) September 7, 2021

You got this, Ced. Love you brother. https://t.co/METixE6qMg

— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) September 7, 2021

Cedric Ceballos is further proof of how serious the COVID virus is and remains.

During his career, Ceballos is best known for his time with the Lakers and Suns. But he also spent time with the Mavericks, Pistons and Heat before retiring from the NBA following the 2001 season.

Prayers up for Cedric Ceballos…hopefully he gets well soon.

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