Brandon Clarke died on Monday , cutting short an NBA career plagued by injuries. The Grizzlies forward’s death at the age of 29 is under investigation as a possible drug overdose . His NBA career began as the No. 21 overall pick in 2019 out of Gonzaga. Clarke proved to be a strong rotation piece for the Grizzlies in his first three seasons until a series of injuries limited his on-court contributions. Brandon Clarke #15 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 17, 2025 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NBAE via Getty Images In October 2022, he inked a four-year, $52 million contract extension with Memphis, but his season ended early due to a torn left Achilles in March 2023. That injury and a lengthy recovery process kept Clarke to just six games during the 2023-24 season. In the following season, he played 64 games before sustaining a high-grade PCL injury in his right knee.…