Moment of silence held for Brandon Clarke, Jason Collins before Spurs game

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The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves held a moment of silence for Brandon Clarke and Jason Collins before Game 5 of their playoff series. Clarke, a Memphis Grizzlies forward, passed away at 29, while Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, died at 47 from glioblastoma.

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Moment of silence held before Spurs vs Timberwolves game
Brandon Clarke died at 29, Jason Collins at 47
Clarke's death investigated as possible overdose
Tributes poured in from across the NBA
Clarke played his entire career with the Memphis Grizzlies

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The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves paused Tuesday night before Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series to honor the memory of Brandon Clarke and Jason Collins.

The Memphis Grizzlies forward died Monday at the age of 29 and Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history, died at 47 after a battle with glioblastoma, his family announced Tuesday.

Clarke, who played his entire seven-year NBA career in Memphis, was remembered across the league Tuesday after the team and his agency announced his death. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver called him “a beloved teammate and leader who played the game with enormous passion and grit.” Patrick Beverley posted “NBA is a brotherhood.” Bradley Beal wrote “RIP B Clarke.” Teams from Philadelphia to Cleveland to Washington offered condolences on social media.