Look: Cavs Release Statement On Death Of Dan Gilbert's Son, Nick

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Nick Gilbert, the son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, passed away over the weekend. He was 26.

The younger Gilbert, who frequently represented the Cavs at the NBA Draft lottery, suffered from neurofibromatosis, a condition that causes “non-cancerous tumors to grow along nerves in the skin, brain, and other parts of the body.”

The Cavs issued a lengthy statement on Sunday recognizing the Gilbert family’s loss and honoring Nick’s life.

“It is with heavy hearts that we join the Gilbert family and the Rock Family of Companies in mourning the loss of Nick Gilbert, who passed away yesterday from complications related to Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1),” the statement reads. “Whether taking on his signature role as the Cavs’ good luck charm during several NBA Draft Lotteries or using his voice to advocate in the fight against NF, Nick’s unrelenting spirit has been a driving force behind our organization.

“It was our honor to stand with Nick this past season and celebrate the strength and resilience of all those impacted by NF. Our season-long Bow Tie campaign was a constant reminder that there’s still more work to be done to find a cure. We send our thoughts, prayers and love to the entire Gilbert family and to everyone who loved Nick.”

The Cavs also included a link to the NFForward Detroit website to make a donation in honor of Gilbert.

It is with heavy hearts that we join the Gilbert family and the Rock Family of Companies in mourning the loss of Nick Gilbert, who passed away yesterday from complications related to Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1). pic.twitter.com/naLti19e2l

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 7, 2023

It was our honor to stand with Nick this past season and celebrate the strength and resilience of all those impacted by NF. Our season-long Bow Tie campaign was a constant reminder that there’s still more work to be done to find a cure.

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 7, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cavs organization and the entire Gilbert family.

May Nick rest in peace.

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