The two-year-old grandson of new Bucks coach Adrian Griffin dies after being rendered unresponsive by his father
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The two-year-old grandson of Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin died Saturday after the child’s father stopped responding to him earlier in the day.
Jayce D. Griffin of Urbana, Illinois, was pronounced dead at 10:40 a.m. Saturday at Carle Foundation Hospital, according to Champaign County coroner Duane Northrup.
The coroner’s office said preliminary reports from an autopsy conducted Monday showed no evidence of trauma or foul play.
“At this time, Jayce Griffin’s death appears to be of natural causes pending additional testing and final autopsy results,” Northrup said in a statement.
Northrup said the death is being investigated by the Champaign Police Department and the Champaign County Coroner.
Adrian Griffin Sr. has lost his two-year-old grandson Jayce, who passed away on Saturday
Additional information will not be released until the investigation is complete.
“My grandson Jayce was very special to me and my family, and his passing is a painful tragedy that will be felt forever,” Adrian Griffin said in a statement from the Bucks.
“I appreciate you respecting our family’s grief and privacy at this time.”
Jayce’s father is Alan Griffin, who last played for the Bucks in the Summer League. Before that, he played college ball in Illinois and Syracuse.
Adrian Griffin Jr. plays for the Atlanta Hawks and was the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.