What happened to Brandon Clarke? Authorities investigating NBA player's death

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29. The news broke on Tuesday, May 12, when the Grizzlies and Clarke's agency each made separate statements about his passing. He was remembered as a light in the community and for his passion on the court.

NBC4 Los Angeles reports that Clarke's death is being investigated as a possible overdose. Per NBC4, the Los Angeles Fire Department received a 911 call on the evening of Monday, May 11 to assist with a medial emergency in the San Fernando Valley. When authorities arrived on the scene, they found Clarke deceased.

The outlet said that responders found evidence of drug usage on the scene and are investigating accordingly. Clarke was arrested in April and handed multiple charges , including trafficking a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. Brandon Clarke's NBA career Clarke spent all seven seasons of his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies, where he averaged 10.

2 points per game. This season, he suffered a calf injury in December that sidelined him for the rest of the Grizzlies' campaign. The Vancouver, Canada, native was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder as the No.