Brandon Clarke died at 29 in California from an accidental overdose of heroin and cocaine, per the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. A dynamic Grizzly with high-flying drives, Clarke rose from Gonzaga to the NBA before his sudden death.
Brandon Clarke has died at a Los Angeles area home on May 11, with the medical examiner listing an accidental death. The combined effects of multiple prescription medications are noted as a significant contributing factor; a full autopsy report will follow. Clarke spent seven seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies after Gonzaga, averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.