This is truly, and hopefully she’s in a much better place. Alina Kupchak, the daughter of Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak, has passed away at 15.
The Lakers released this statement on the matter.
Lakers statement on the passing of GM Mitch Kupchak’s daughter, Alina. pic.twitter.com/6x3oQ1Mkhn
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 5, 2015
Mitch Kupchak has led the Lakers’ front office since taking over for Jerry West in 2000. He and Claire also have a son, 18-year-old Maxwell.