Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dead at the age of 29, team says
The team confirmed his death.
Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke has died, the team confirmed on Tuesday. He was 29. "We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke," the team said in a statement on social media.
"Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the great Memphis community will not be forgotten. " Christian Petersen/Getty Images, FILE - PHOTO: In this Feb. 11, 2025, file photo, Brandon Clarke of the Memphis Grizzlies is shown during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
The circumstances surrounding his death are not known at this time. The Canadian-American forward began playing in the NBA in 2019. He was selected in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder and immediately traded to Memphis.
He was named to the NBA's All-Rookie First Team in his rookie season. Justin Ford/Getty Images, FILE - PHOTO: In this March 3, 2025, file photo, Brandon Clarke of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. "As one of the longest-tenured members of the Grizzlies, Brandon was a beloved teammate and leader who played the game with enormous passion and grit," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.