Former NBA star Shareef Abdur-Rahim breaks silence on brother Amir's death

Ex-NBA star Shareef Abdur Rahim opens up to his brother Amir's tragic death … and said his loved ones were grateful for everyone who expressed their support following the news.

“On behalf of my family, I would like to thank everyone who has reached out regarding Amir’s death,” said the former Atlanta Hawks forward and current G League president said in a short statement on his X account.

“Please remember our family in your prayers. As @sunsetAMIR would say, to God be the glory.”

Shareef is a 13-year NBA veteran, having played for the Hawks, Vancouver Grizzlies, Portland Trailblazers and Sacramento Kings throughout his career.

Of course, Shareef's 43-year-old brother Amir – the head coach of the University of South Florida men's basketball team – died as a result of complications during a medical procedure.