Brandon Clarke died on Monday , cutting short an NBA career plagued by injuries.

The Grizzlies forward’s death at the age of 29 is under investigation as a possible drug overdose .

His NBA career began as the No. 21 overall pick in 2019 out of Gonzaga. Clarke proved to be a strong rotation piece for the Grizzlies in his first three seasons until a series of injuries limited his on-court contributions.

Brandon Clarke #15 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 17, 2025 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.…