Grizzlies recognize forward Brandon Clarke who died in May
The team will wear a BC patch this season after a video tribute and moment of silence for Clarke, who died from an accidental overdose.
- The Memphis Grizzlies honored former forward Brandon Clarke before Wednesday's season-opener against the Utah Jazz, following his death in May from an accidental drug overdose.
- Clarke, a power forward out of Gonzaga, played seven seasons for Memphis, averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds while shooting 60.5% from the field.
- A medical examiner's report from Los Angeles County attributed his May 11 death in Woodland Hills, California, to the effects of heroin and cocaine.
- Six weeks prior to his death, Clarke was arrested in Cross County, Arkansas, in possession of 200 grams of kratom, a Schedule I controlled substance, after leading authorities on a high-speed chase.
- Grizzlies players will wear "BC" patches this season to honor Clarke, as Former Grizzly Jaren Jackson and the organization reflect on their close friendship.
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Grizzlies Pay Tribute to Brandon Clarke, Who Died at 29, in Season Opener as Ex-Teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. Braces for Emotional Night
The upcoming 2026-27 campaign is more than make-or-break for the Memphis Grizzlies, who carry the emotional void of Brandon Clarke. While teammates miss his presence in the locker room, the organization and the fanbase rallied together to celebrate his memory. In a deeply moving start to the season, the Memphis Grizzlies held an emotional pregame […]
The Grizzlies remembered their former player with an emotional tribute in their first game after their death by overdose last May.They highlighted their legacy on the court and their link to Jaren Jackson Jr., while the team will wear a patch with their initials.
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Grizzlies recognize forward Brandon Clarke who died in May
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies honored former forward Brandon Clarke, who died in May from an accidental drug overdose, before Wednesday night's season-opener against the Utah Jazz.
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