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Ex-NBA Player Lorenzen Wright Found Dead

Gunshots heard on 911 call before he vanished

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff | Suggested by dmhare

Posted Jul 29, 2010 2:07 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Police have confirmed that a body found in a wooded area in south Memphis is that of missing former NBA star Lorenzen Wright. He hadn't been seen since July 19, when a 911 call was made from his phone in which at least 10 gunshots could be heard. Wright, 34, was known to carry a wad of cash around, but police haven't said whether robbery is being considered as a motive, the Commercial Appeal reports.

Wright, a father of six, played for five teams in his 13-year NBA career, including his hometown Grizzlies and most recently the Cleveland Cavaliers. He had been due to fly to Israel this month to try out for a team there. He often used the area where his body was found as a shortcut to his mother's house, according to his personal assistant. "He was a good person," she said. "He did not deserve to die this way. God is not pleased with this."

Lorenzen Wright, then of the Memphis Grizzlies, shoots a free throw during Game 1of the 2004 Western Conference Quarterfinals against the San Antonio Spurs.
Lorenzen Wright, then of the Memphis Grizzlies, shoots a free throw during Game 1of the 2004 Western Conference Quarterfinals against the San Antonio Spurs.   (Getty Images)
Cleveland Cavaliers' Lorenzen Wright poses in 2008 at the NBA basketball team's media day in Independence, Ohio.
Cleveland Cavaliers' Lorenzen Wright poses in 2008 at the NBA basketball team's media day in Independence, Ohio.   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)
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krassey
Jul 29, 2010 9:45 AM CDT
c'mon Newser...the thumbnail of Lorenzo is a little agressive...this goes beyond shock value...are you trying to portray him as a criminal or victim...you guys are better than this...
Mad
Jul 29, 2010 8:21 AM CDT
Your "God is not pleased with this", yret powerless to stop it, huh? What a weak god
donahuememp
Jul 29, 2010 7:45 AM CDT
Probably will turn out to be just another Black on Black crime in that crime ridden city.

 
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