Surgery for NBA owner’s son

Nick Gilbert, the son of Cavaliers owner Dan

Gilbert, will undergo major brain surgery this week. A team spokesman said the 21-year-old Michigan State student will have the operation in Detroit.

In 2011, the younger Gilbert endeared himself to Cavs fans when he represented the team at the draft lottery. Cleveland won the No. 1 overall pick, which the team used to select Kyrie Irving.

Nick Gilbert was born with neurofibromatosis, a nerve disorder that causes tumours. He has had previous surgeries for the genetic illness.

—Postmedia Wire Services