Who was Brandon Clarke? What to know about Grizzlies player after death

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, his agency announced on Tuesday, May 12. He was 29.

The native of Vancouver, Canada played three years of college basketball, including one season at Gonzaga, and he was a member of the Memphis Grizzlies for all seven seasons of his NBA career.

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Clarke made an impact in his community and, after the news of his passing circulated, he was remembered around the internet with high praise.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Clarke was, “a beloved teammate and leader who played the game with enormous passion and grit.”

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Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dies at 29. His career in photos

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Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dies at 29. His career in photos

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Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dies at 29. His career in photos

Brandon Clarke #15 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs puts up a shot against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center on November 15, 2018 in Spokane, Washington. Gonzaga defeated Texas A&M 94-71.

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Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dies at 29. His career in photos

Brandon Clarke #15 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs goes to the basket against Darrin Person #25 and Greg Lee #21 of the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center on December 31, 2018 in Spokane, Washington. Gonzaga defeated CSU Bakersfield 89-54.

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Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dies at 29. His career in photos

Brandon Clarke #15 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs goes up for a shot against Kaleb Bishop #12 of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights during the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 21, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dies at 29. His career in photos

Brandon Clarke #15 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs dunks the ball against the Baylor Bears during their game in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 23, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dies at 29. His career in photos

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