Ex-Nets, Grizzlies Player Andre Emmett Dies at Age 37
Former NBA and BIG3 player Andre Emmett was killed Monday morning after suffering a gunshot wound in Dallas, according to CBS DFW.Ā
The 37-year-old was found at 2:30 a.m. local time and died after being transported to a hospital.
According to theĀ Dallas Police Department, two unknown suspects approached Emmett with a handgun and shot him as he attempted to run. There are reportedly no suspects at this time, but the investigation is ongoing.
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Emmett spent the last two seasons in the BIG3, ranking second in the league inĀ points scoredĀ this past season behind only Joe Johnson.Ā
The league released a statement on Emmett's death:
He also had an extensive international career as well as parts of two seasons in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies and New Jersey Nets. The 2004 second-round draft pick appeared in 14 total games but his two stints came seven years apart.
Emmett also starred at Texas Tech from 2000-04, earning All-America honors during his senior season.Ā
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