Lorenzen Wright, A Former NBA Player,Reportedly Found Dead

Lorenzen Wright, A Former NBA Player,Reportedly Found Dead:Once the missing person within 10 days, the police reportedly found the body of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright.

Authorities told the Associated Press, that they could not confirm the identity of the body they found south of Memphis, but his uncle said Wright died. Two law enforcement officials confirmed the Memphis Commercial appeal, that the body belongs to him. Wright, 34, was last seen on July 18, when he was supposed to fly out of town, his family filed a missing persons report four days later.

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Lorenzen Wright Police Sources

Lorenzen Wright Police Sources:Lorenzen Wright was reported missing to police in Collierville, Tenn., on Thursday, according to a commercial site recruitment. The representative of the city, located about 20 miles east of Memphis, said the family told police they had not yet seen the 6-foot-11 Wright Sunday. The representative also said that the police do not suspect foul play.

Wright, who was drafted seventh overall in the 1996 draft, Los Angeles Clippers, has played 13 seasons in the NBA. His final season in 2008-09 with Cleveland Cavaliers. Wright, who played collegiate in Memphis, averaged 8.0 points and 6.4 rebounds as a pro.

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