NBA star Brandon Clarke died from heroin, cocaine effects, examiner rules
Summary
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled that NBA player Brandon Clarke died from the effects of heroin and cocaine, with prescription medications also contributing. Clarke was found dead on May 11 in California, and his death was ruled accidental.Key Facts
- Brandon Clarke was a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team.
- He died on May 11 and was found unresponsive in a home in California’s San Fernando Valley.
- The medical examiner identified heroin and cocaine as the main causes of death.
- Multiple prescription medications also contributed to his death, though specific drugs were not named.
- Clarke’s death was officially ruled an accident.
- He played seven NBA seasons, all with Memphis, and had averaged 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
- Clarke was limited by injuries in recent years, including an Achilles tendon tear in 2023.
- About six weeks before his death, he was arrested in Arkansas on drug possession and trafficking charges.
- The Memphis Grizzlies honored Clarke as a valued teammate and person who impacted the community.
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