Nitro Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 FAST FACTS: Former Memphis Tiger and Grizzlies player Lorenzen Wright reported missingFamily says he has been missing since SundayWright most recently played for the Cleveland Cavaliers (Memphis 7/23/2010) A former Memphis Tiger and Memphis Grizzlies player is missing. The family of Lorenzen Wright says he's been missing since Sunday. Wright's sister, Savia Archie, says her family is very concerned. Archie said, Wright was last seen on sunday when he was expected to fly out of Memphis, but no one has heard from him since. The family has filed a missing persons with the Collierville police department. Wright, who will turn 35 in November, became a fan favorite back in high school when he played at Booker T. Washington, then the University of Memphis and later the Grizzlies. Wright most recently played for the Cleveland Cavaliers. http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-loren-wright-missing,0,6101949.story Yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted July 24, 2010 Owner Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Hope they find him. I actually have a basketball signed by Wright...just found it today, when I was unpacking (no, not trying to make a joke). Reminds me of the Keon Clark story, when he went missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moeroadkill Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 what would happen if lebron went missing? or a bigger name for that matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Swish* Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 I hope they find him. Kind of sad for the family if they don't what would happen if lebron went missing? or a bigger name for that matterThat would make Cleveland fans happy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deestillballin Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 (edited) That would make Cleveland fans happy that gets a +1 Not to bait or anything. It was funny to me lol. All jokes aside I hope they find him and he gets home safe. Edited July 24, 2010 by deestillballin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJNJ Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 That would make Cleveland fans happy Anyways hope he's found safe and sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 He's been missing for almost a week which isn't good. I wish and pray for the best for Lorenzen and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 He's sitting here right by me drinking a 40oz. j/k hope he's ok n safe. God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Former NBA Star's Family Suspects Foul Play in His Disappearance The family of former University of Memphis and NBA basketball player Lorenzen Wright is pleading for his safe return after they say he mysteriously vanished a week ago. Wright's mother, Debora Marion, told MyFoxMemphis.com the last time the family heard from her son was July 18, when he was visiting his children at his ex-wife’s house. "She said she had laid down and woke up and he was gone in her van. Then she went back and laid down again. When she woke up again her van was back but he was gone," Marion said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedefox Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I don't know what to think about that, I just hope he's okey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Bison Dele also went missing... and found dead (??) can anyone confirm? When I watch Nugget games, Nene likes to go missing too although he's totally on the court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted July 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 When I watch Nugget games, Nene likes to go missing too although he's totally on the court. ...wow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Bison Dele also went missing... and found dead (??) can anyone confirm? He is presumed dead and believed to have been murdered by his older brother. I hope Lorenzen is found soon, never good to hear these news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWaLL Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 When I watch Nugget games, Nene likes to go missing too although he's totally on the court.Wow... great joke for a thread like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 My thoughts are with his family, hopefully he's okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted July 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 MEMPHIS, TN – Memphis police are investigating the body of a man who was found in Southeast Memphis and a source tells Eyewitness News that is Lorenzen Wright. According to sources, the body was found in the wooded area of Hacks Cross and Winchester Road. It appears, sources say he had been shot and it may be self-inflected. Germantown police say a 911 call has been turned over to Memphis police in connection to this investigation. Stay with myEyewitnessNews.com for more on this developing situation. http://www.myeyewitnessnews.com/news/local/story/Source-Lorenzen-Wright-Found-Dead-in-Southeast/2mTkdqqd7UOSIrzrER_jRQ.cspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Terrible news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted July 28, 2010 Owner Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Self-inflicted? So how did the van return? "She said she had laid down and woke up and he was gone in her van. Then she went back and laid down again. When she woke up again her van was back but he was gone," Marion said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Maybe he returned the van, went out, and something happened...This is terrible terrible news. RIP Lorenzen Wright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainEv3nt Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Memphis police have found the body of a man that sources say is former NBA player Lorenzen Wright. The body was found in southeast Memphis and there appears to be a self-inflicted gun shot wound on the body, according to police sources. Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/68416/20100728/report_lorenzen_wright_found_dead/#ixzz0v1zePS1y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenIverson#1fan Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 (edited) RIP :o Hate to see people go down like this. Edited July 29, 2010 by AllenIverson#1fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHutch Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 RIP I read somewhere that he was shot more than 12 times? And there was a 911 call from his phone and the dispatcher heard several gunshots, and the call ended. Crazy stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Very sad. RIP Lorenzen Wright. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Wow, thats unreal.RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 don't really remember this dude but R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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