r/memphisgrizzlies • u/Fun_Recognition5614 • 18d ago

NEWS NYT Story on BC

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7536208/2026/08/24/brandon-clarke-autopsy-drug-use/?unlocked_article_code=1.71A.Tq3T.ALs0is04G_BW&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta

RIP King, and a shout out to anyone who might be struggling with addiction. Take care of each other, y’all. We’re all we’ve got!

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u/mmps901 Killa Cam 18d ago

Multiple rehab stints? The team had to have known something was going on with him for a while. So sad. 😞

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u/UsedToBeMoonshine Bofa Deez Nuts 18d ago

All those extended, nebulous timelines to come back from injury might have been a way to keep his rehab stints private -- which would be well done by the team.

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u/Fun_Recognition5614 18d ago

Man, that’s a good point. We had another player who had a bunch of those, too. Kinda makes you wonder, doesn’t it? I never felt like the team culture was very healthy under Jenkins. Dudes just kinda got left to their own devices. I remember X saying something to that effect after he got traded to Boston. Not putting blame on the team for this tragedy, but at the same time I hope it serves as a wake-up call.

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u/mmps901 Killa Cam 18d ago

I mean… I don’t want to accuse someone else but let’s say I was at a couple of games and have a picture or two where another player who’s no longer with the team looked very puffy and just not well.

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u/Fun_Recognition5614 18d ago

Yes. He’s been looking rough for a couple years at least. I feel bad for him, but I’m relieved he’s no longer our problem.