Grizzlies Honor Late Clarke Before Season Opener
The Memphis Grizzlies honored Brandon Clarke before their season opener against Utah with a tribute video and moment of silence, and will wear a “BC” patch this season. The game carried added emotion for former teammate Jaren Jackson Jr., now with the Jazz, as the franchise remembered Clarke, who died in May from an accidental drug overdose.
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About Brandon Clarke
Brandon Clarke was a Canadian–American professional basketball player who served as a power forward for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the San Jose State Spartans and the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Clarke was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft with the 21st overall pick and then immediately traded to the Grizzlies. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020. In June 2026, Complex Canada placed Clarke 20th in their ranking of The 20 Best Canadian Basketball Players of All Time.
Everything about Brandon Clarke →- Occupation
- basketball player
- Citizenship
- Canada, United States
- Born
- September 19, 1996
- Died
- May 11, 2026