Days after learning of the death of Elden Campbell, the historic NBA center, the causes of his death have come to light. The 2.13 meter tall giant has a past with the Los Angeles Lakers and Pistons, among others, He had a medical emergency while hunting on December 1staccording to the media the people.
“It was surprising. I wasn’t sick, I was fishing.”The sister of the former basketball player confirmed New York PostHe explained that Campbell was in the water and when he returned to shore, he collapsed.
Another American media, sports, It is published that the authorities considered this Elden Campbell died due to accidental drowning. He was pronounced dead at 8:03 p.m. On December 1st.
Following his death, Campbell’s family issued a statement saying:Elden was a man of faith who trusted in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Husband, father, brother, cousin and friend.”
“He was a man to whom his family was everything: generous, funny, disciplined, kind, but able to remain silent if necessary. Man of God, He spent most of his life doing what he loved“Catch fish in the ocean, enjoy your perfect day,” he says in the write-up.
Campbell, who stands 7 feet 3 inches tall, earned more than $69 million during his 15 years in the NBA and averaged 10.3 points and 5.9 rebounds. Although he won the most prestigious basketball competition with the Pistons, His most golden phase was with the Charlotte HornetsThis is a team that averaged 15.3 points and 9.4 rebounds.
In addition, he participated in the most famous fight in the NBA, on November 19, 2004 between Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons. The two teams entered into a fight, and the confrontation ended in the stands of the Auburn Hills Palace with attacks on the fans and heavy penalties. Campbell was suspended for one game and fined $48,888.