RJ Barrett, who plays for the Toronto Raptors, is in grief after his younger brother, Nathan Tyler Barrett, passed away.
The Raptors and Canada Basketball released a statement from the Barrett family on Thursday. It informed that Nathan Barrett passed away on Tuesday, with his family, church, and friends by his side.
The statement described Barrett as thoughtful, kind, loving, compassionate, creative, admirable, and driven.
The cause of death was not disclosed.
RJ and Nathan Barrett’s father, Rowan Barrett, holds the position of Canada Basketball’s general manager.
RJ Barrett was not involved in Toronto’s 113-104 defeat to the Pistons in Detroit on Wednesday.
The Canadian Press first reported this on March 14, 2024.
