LOS ANGELES.- The Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA They announced this Tuesday the death of their player Brandon Clarke29 years old, without detailing the causes of death.
“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke. Brandon was an exceptional teammate and an even greater person, whose impact on the organization and the Memphis community will not be forgotten,” the Grizzlies said in a brief statement.
Shortly after, the NBA commissioner also expressed his condolences, Adam Silver.
“We are devastated to learn of the passing of Brandon Clarke. As one of the longest-serving members of the Grizzlies, Brandon was a beloved teammate and leader who played basketball with enormous passion and determination,” the manager said.
Clarke, chosen 21st overall in the 2019 Draft, played all seven of his NBA seasons with the Grizzlies, averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds.
The center quickly became an important piece of the squad, earning a four-year, $50 million renewal in 2022.
However, his career in recent years was on the decline due to numerous injuries that only allowed him to play two games last regular season.
Last April, the player was arrested in the state of Arkansas on charges of speeding and possession of a controlled substance.
Roma-Lazio will not clash with tennis
The capital derby Italy between the Rome and the laziofrom the 37th day of the Series Awill be played on Monday at 6:45 p.m. GMT and not on Sunday (10:30 a.m. GMT) because the security services will be mobilized for the final of the Masters 1000 of tennis.
In the name of “the management of public order and urban mobility concomitantly with a global event such as the Italian Tennis Internationals, held at the Foro Italico, the AS Roma-Lazio football match will be played on Monday,” the Rome prefecture announced in a brief statement.
This decision has provoked a virulent reaction from the Italian League, which threatens to go to court.
