Nick Gilbert was known to NBA fans as the Cavaliers' team representative and good luck charm at draft lotteries. He suffered from neurofibromatosis.
Nick Gilbert, the 26-year-old son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert who became known as the team's good luck charm at NBA draft lotteries, died on Saturday,Nick Gilbert suffered from neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on the nerve tissue,. Nick was diagnosed when he was 15 months old. There is no known cure.
While Nick represented the Cavs at the 2011 lottery, the team ended up netting the Nos. 1 and 4 picks. Though it had the best odds of the top pick after registering a 19-63 record, Cleveland's own selection dropped to No. 4. But the Cavs also had the Clippers' pick, one that had a 2.8% chance of getting No. 1 yet earned that distinction. Cleveland went on to select Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson, respectively.
Nick also drew laughs and affection during the lottery show when, after being asked how he felt to know that he was his father's hero, he said,"Well, I mean, what's not to like?"
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