The NBA world is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Brandon Clarke, a Memphis Grizzlies power forward, who passed away on May 12, 2026, at just 29 years old.
Selected as the 21st overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Brandon spent 7 seasons in the league, averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds across 309 games, numbers that never fully captured his real impact.
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His agency, Priority Sports, remembered him as "the gentlest soul who was always the first to be there for his friends and family."
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver called him "a beloved teammate and leader who played the game with enormous passion and grit."
Brandon was more than a basketball player. He was a teammate, a friend, and a light in every room he entered. The basketball community worldwide sends love to his family during this incredibly painful time.