Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, 29, has passed away, confirmed by his NBA team in a statement. The exact cause of death remains unknown.
Clarke was a dedicated player who spent seven seasons with the Grizzlies, selected 21st overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. He was a valuable contributor, averaging 12.1 points and 5.9 rebounds over 58 games in the pandemic-shortened 2019-2020 season.
However, a viral video has resurfaced claiming Clarke made certain remarks in his last interview, including 'I feel something off' and 'Outside world ain't safe.' These claims have been fact-checked and found to be false.
The video posters' quotes were not present in the actual interview, with some social media users pointing out the inaccuracy and blasting the posters for defaming Clarke after his demise.
The Grizzlies released a statement expressing their condolences to Clarke's family and loved ones, describing him as an outstanding teammate and even better person.
