Nick Gilbert, son of Cleveland Cavaliers proprietor Dan Gilbert, dies at 26

Nick Gilbert, the 26-year-old son of Cleveland Cavaliers proprietor Dan Gilbert who grew to become often called the crew’s good luck appeal at NBA draft lotteries, died on Saturday, the team announced.

The assertion signifies Nick died from issues referring to neurofibromatosis, a genetic dysfunction with which he was recognized at 15 months outdated. The illness causes tumors to type on the nerve tissue, according to the Mayo Clinic, and there’s no identified remedy.

“It’s with heavy coronary heart that we be a part of the Gilbert household and the Rock Household of Firms in mourning the lack of Nick Gilbert,” the Cavs’ assertion reads. “Nick was a light-weight and inspiration to so many all through his 26 years of life. Whether or not taking over his signature function because the Cavs’ good luck appeal throughout a number of NBA Draft Lotteries or utilizing his voice to advocate within the battle towards (neurofibromatosis), Nick’s unrelenting spirit has been a driving power behind our group.”