The basketball player Lorenzen Wright passed away at age 34, way too young.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Power forward who was famous for his career for his journeyman career in the NBA. He would play for the Atlanta Hawks, Sacramento Kings, and Memphis Grizzlies before his July 2010 murder.
He played college basketball for the University of Memphis. During his 1996 sophomore season, he was named a second team All-American.
He was drafted seventh overall in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. He spent five years with the Memphis Grizzlies between 2001-2006.
How did Lorenzen Wright die?
Homicide caused Lorenzen Wright's death in 2010.
| Cause of death | Homicide |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 34 years |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Birthday | November 4, 1975 |
| Death date | July 19, 2010 |
| Place of death | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
"I wanted him to share in some of my success. Why wouldn't you want your friends with you in the good times?"
Lorenzen Wright
"I'm a man of my word."
Lorenzen Wright
"If you're playing basketball, you're going to get your shot blocked."
Lorenzen Wright
"When I'm running and I think I can't run any more, I also think that my dad can't run at all, and it keeps me going."
Lorenzen Wright
"Playing in the NBA has been a lifelong dream."
Lorenzen Wright
