Now, he’s gone. The 23-year-old died late Friday from a gunshot wound, The Vertical reported.
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No active NBA player had died in nine years, since Timberwolves forward Eddie Griffin was killed in a car crash in 2007. While Dejean-Jones may not have been a big name to NBA fans, the playing community is tight-knit, and Dejean-Jones played five years of college basketball in three different conferences.
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The reaction came from all around.
Some of those reacting included players who were hoping to follow Dejean-Jones’ inspiring path, from the NBA Development League to the bigs.
Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.
