Memphis Grizzlies Forward Brandon Clarke Dies at Age 29

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  1. Tragic news struck the basketball world on Tuesday when it was announced by his agency that Brandon Clarke, forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, had died at the age of 29.

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    The Grizzlies also lamented Clarke’s passing. “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke,” the team wrote on Instagram. “Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten. We express our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”

  2. Clarke was selected with the 21st overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder before his draft rights were traded to Memphis.

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    Clarke entered the league in 2019 as the 21st overall selection of the Oklahoma City Thunder, before being immediately traded to Memphis.

  3. Born in Vancouver, Canada, before moving to Arizona as a child, Clarke developed into a standout prep player at Desert Vista High School in Phoenix.

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    A native of Vancouver, Clarke first played ball in the U.S. for San Jose State. He then transferred to Gonzaga in Washington State.

  4. As a rookie, Clarke averaged 12.1 points and 5.9 rebounds while shooting over 61% from the floor, finishing fourth in Rookie of the Year voting and earning NBA All-Rookie First Team honors.

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    His career statistical averages are 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. Clarke shined early in his career, making the All-NBA rookie team in 2019.

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  1. 01 Newsweek

    His agency, Priority Sports, confirmed the news, and Clarke reportedly passed away Monday at his home in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles.

  2. 02 Breitbart Entertainment

    The circumstances surrounding the Canadian player’s death are unknown as of this writing.

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Original Articles (6)

Center Dillon Brooks Reacts to Death of Former Grizzlies Teammate Brandon Clarke — Newsweek
Center Jason Kidd Grieves Death of Jason Collins, First Openly Gay NBA Player — Newsweek
Center Ja Morant Reacts to Death of Grizzlies Teammate Brandon Clarke — Newsweek
Center NBA World in Shock as Former First-Round Pick Brandon Clarke Passes Away at 29 — Newsweek
Right REPORT: Memphis Grizzlies Forward Brandon Clarke Dead at 29 — Breitbart Entertainment
Center Former First-Round Draft Pick, 2-Year NBA Forward, Dies at 62 — Newsweek