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Brandon Clarke death: Grizzlies forward passes away at 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has passed away at 29 years old.

Tragic news has hit the NBA world today, as the Memphis Grizzlies announced that forward Brandon Clarke has passed away at 29 years old.

Brandon Clarke

Brandon Clarke

Brandon Clarke

MIN: 10.22

PTS: 4 (38.46%)

REB: 3

AS: 0.5

ST: 1

BL: 0

TO: 0

GM: 2

So far, there are no further details on the passing of the seven-year NBA veteran, who missed a big part of this season due to injuries.

Official Memphis Grizzlies statement:

"We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke. 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."

Clarke was a first-round draft pick in 2019 and an All-Rookie First Team selection.

He averaged 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds in seven NBA seasons with Memphis.

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