Tragedy Strikes the NBA: Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr.'s Father, Julius Randle's Cousin, and Former NBA Player Stephen Jackson Not Involved But Another NBA Player's Father Passed Away. In a shocking turn of events, the basketball world is reeling after news broke that the father of a prominent NBA player has passed away. While details surrounding the death are scarce, sources confirm that the individual was a key figure in the life of the athlete. The Memphis Grizzlies organization and the player's agency, Priority Sports, have yet to release a statement or provide any information about the circumstances surrounding the passing. As the basketball community comes together to offer condolences, fans are left wondering about the identity of the deceased and the impact their loss will have on the player's life and career.
Neither the Grizzlies nor Clarke’s agency, Priority Sports, immediately released details surrounding his death.
