Ex-NBA star Shareef Abdur-Rahim opens up to his brother Amir‘s tragic death … says his loved ones are grateful for everyone who has shared their support following the news.

“On behalf of my family, I would like to express our gratitude to everyone who has reached out regarding Amir’s passing,” 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 … who has suited up for the Hawks, Vancouver Grizzlies, Portland Trailblazers and the Sacramento Kings over the course of 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 due to complications during a medical procedure.