Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at age of 29: ‘He was the gentlest soul’
Summary
Brandon Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, has died at the age of 29. Clarke was known for his kindness and community work, and he had a successful basketball career from college to the NBA.Key Facts
- Brandon Clarke died at age 29, confirmed by his sports agency, Priority Sports.
- Clarke played college basketball at San Jose State and Gonzaga.
- He was picked 21st overall in the 2019 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Clarke was named to the NBA All-Rookie team in his first season with the Memphis Grizzlies.
- He signed a four-year contract extension with the Grizzlies in 2022.
- Clarke missed most of the last season due to knee surgery.
- He was born in Vancouver and moved to the U.S. as a child.
- Clarke was active in the Memphis community, supporting education and donating books to a local school.
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