Source: Fox News
Summary
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, 29, was found dead in his home near Los Angeles on Monday with drug paraphernalia present. The Grizzlies and NBA announced his death, and tributes have been paid by the team, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, and Clarke’s fiancée, Amber Lorraine. Clarke was arrested in April on charges including speeding and possession of a controlled substance.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Clarke’s death comes after a history of struggles, with his arrest in April for drug trafficking and speeding charges.
The Grizzlies released a statement expressing their condolences, but it’s hard not to wonder what could have been done to prevent this tragedy.
Clarke’s fiancée shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, revealing the two were supposed to be married soon and that the day he proposed was the “happiest day” of her life.
This one felt recognizable early, with the warning signs of trouble being there all along.
This world isn’t the same without you, and it’s hard to escape the feeling that we should have seen this coming.
Author: Evan Null
