Lorenzen Wright Murdered

We all were holding out hope that the Lorenzen Wright story would have a happen ending. That won’t be the case. According to reports, Wright’s body was found near Memphis. At first, reports said that it appeared to be a suicide. Later reports indicated that there were multiple gunshots wounds, which turns Wright’s death into a murder investigation.

Wright was last seen alive on July 18th. Four days later, a missing person report was filed by his family. On Wednesday, a body was found and Wright’s family said it was him.

The 6-foot-11 power forward was the seventh overall selection of the 1996 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. In his career, he played with the Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzles, Sacramento Kings and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He last played in the NBA in the 2008-09 season.

No motive has been mentioned by police yet, however he was seen with a lot of cash shortly before his death. Wright leaves behind six children and a deep legacy in the Memphis basketball community. He went to college and high school in Memphis and played for the Grizzlies for five seasons.

Lorenzen Wright (Image: TSN.ca)