Ja Morant Honors Brandon Clarke, 29, After Grizzlies Forward's Death
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Updated · Commercial Appeal · May 12
Ja Morant Honors Brandon Clarke, 29, After Grizzlies Forward's Death
8 articles · Updated · Commercial Appeal · May 12
Ja Morant posted an Instagram tribute to Brandon Clarke on May 12, writing, "This hurt BC. Love you broski. Gone way too soon," alongside photos with Clarke and former teammate Jaren Jackson Jr.
Clarke, 29, died on May 11 after seven seasons with Memphis; a Los Angeles TV station reported investigators are treating the case as a possible overdose.
Memphis called Clarke's death a tragic loss, saying his impact on the organization and the wider community would not be forgotten.
Jaylen Wells and other NBA figures also paid tribute, describing Clarke as a constant positive presence in the Grizzlies locker room.
From All-Rookie honors to a tragic overdose, what warning signs were missed in Brandon Clarke's final months?
Why is the substance linked to an NBA star's death still legal in much of America despite opioid-like effects?