Memphis Grizzles Player Brandon Clarke's Death at 29 Being Investigated as Possible Overdose
Drug paraphernalia was found on the scene when Los Angeles authorities responded to a 911 call on Monday, according to NBC4
Brandon Clarke Credit: hristian Petersen/Getty NEED TO KNOW Brandon Clarke's death is being investigated as an overdose, according to a Los Angeles news station Drug paraphernalia was reportedly found at the scene of his death The Memphis Grizzlies player was arrested last month for speeding and drug possession in Arkansas Brandon Clarke’s death is being investigated as a possible overdose, according to authorities in Los Angeles, local outlets reported. The Memphis Grizzlies player, 29, was pronounced dead shortly after 5 p. m.
on Monday, May 11, after the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) arrived at a home in the San Fernando Valley, responding to a 911 call, according to NBC4 in Los Angeles . Drug paraphernalia was found at the scene, the station reported. Representatives for the LAFD did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for more information.
Brandon Clarke Credit: Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty On Tuesday, May 12, Clarke’s agency Priority Sports was the first to confirm his death. “We are beyond devastated by the passing of Brandon Clarke,” Priority Sports said in the statement . “He was so loved by all of us here, and everyone whose life he touched.
He was the gentlest soul who was the first to be there for all of his friends and family. Our hearts are so broken as we think about his mom, Whitney, his entire family, and all of his friends and teammates. ” The statement continued, “From high school to San Jose State to Gonzaga to the Grizzlies, Brandon impacted everyone who was part of his life.