In Memoriam
In Memoriam: NBA champion Elden Campbell dies at 57
NBA champion Elden Campbell died Monday, Dec. 1, after suffering a medical emergency while fishing in Broward County.
Authorities confirmed to People Campbell drowned and his body washed upon shore on Dec. 5. Broward County Sheriff’s Office ruled his death accidental after investigating the case.
Remembering NBA Champion Elden Campbell
Campbell’s sister Sandra told the New York Post her brother collapsed after returning to shore.
“It was all the sudden,” she said. “He wasn’t sick. He was out fishing.”
Sandra described Campbell as “a big pillar and a staple to our family.”
His family released a statement, remembering him as generous, funny, disciplined, kind, and deeply devoted to loved ones.
They emphasized he died “doing what he loved: fishing out on the ocean, enjoying his ideal day.”
Clemson University Honors Elden Campbell’s Legacy
Clemson University announced Campbell’s death Dec. 3, calling him their all‑time leading scorer and three‑time All‑ACC player.
Coach Cliff Ellis praised Campbell’s impact, remembering his leadership and skill during his collegiate career.
NBA Career Highlights
The Lakers selected Campbell 27th overall in the 1990 NBA Draft.
He played nine seasons in Los Angeles, sharing the Forum court with Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal.
During the 1996‑97 season, he averaged 14.9 points per game, according to ESPN.
In 1999, the Lakers traded Campbell and Eddie Jones to Charlotte for Glen Rice, J.R. Reid, and B.J. Armstrong.
Campbell later played in New Orleans, Seattle, New Jersey, and Detroit.
He won an NBA championship with the Pistons in 2004, defeating his former team, the Lakers.
Remembered for Contributions
Campbell’s defense helped rein in Shaquille O’Neal during the Finals.
His breakaway dunk sealed a Game 3 victory, fueling Detroit’s championship run.
Over 15 seasons and 1,044 games, Campbell averaged 10.3 points and 5.9 rebounds.
Born in Los Angeles, Campbell is survived by his wife and four children.
He also leaves behind siblings three siblings, according to the NBA.
Real stories. Real impact. Straight to your inbox. Join thousands others. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter today!
Want to tell your story, send a news tip or report a correction? Contact us at [email protected]
Follow us on Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, News Break
Discover more from Unheard Voices Magazine®
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Engineer defends enhanced audio of Sea Tow call at center of Nolan Wells case
Wisconsin community rallies around family after tornado levels home
Ghana’s tallest man, Sulemana Abdul Samed, passes away at 33
Teen missing for four years found alive as authorities say she was held captive
Judge orders TV station to pay reporter $2.4 million after she says she was fired for complaining about racial discrimination
GoFundMe launched after death of Mississippi teen Nolan Xavier Wells
GoFundMe raises more than $500,000 to support family of Nolan Xavier Wells after tragic loss
Woman jailed after refusal to sign over family’s 1,300 acres of Mississippi land claim
Former Rutgers football captain Jamil Merrell dies at 36
Nolan Wells’ family demands ‘thorough’ investigation: “What we’ve been told does not make sense”
Woody Shaw’s Avant‑Garde ‘Song of Songs’ returns to vinyl after 50 years through Jazz Dispensary’s Top Shelf Series
Kansas City’s Copper Boyz Ranch provides youth violence‑prevention through horsemanship
Nolan Wells’ family demands ‘thorough’ investigation: “What we’ve been told does not make sense”
Peabo Bryson, Grammy‑winning voice behind two Disney classics, dies at 75
OWN greenlights first-ever ‘Belle Collective’ spinoff Belle Collective: Birmingham
-
Real Voices3 days agoWoman jailed after refusal to sign over family’s 1,300 acres of Mississippi land claim
-
Crime & Justice5 days agoEnhanced audio from emergency call raises questions in Nolan Wells’ death
-
Crime & Justice1 week agoFatal shooting in Keansburg, N.J. claims life of beloved father
-
Health & Wellness12 hours agoGhana’s tallest man, Sulemana Abdul Samed, passes away at 33
-
Entertainment1 week agoTyler Perry’s Beauty in Black renewed for Season 4
-
Police4 days ago17‑year‑old Anthoneil Williams II killed by Austin, Texas Police
-
In Memoriam1 week agoJim Gilstrap, singer on ‘Good Times’ Theme and Stevie Wonder’s “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” dies at 79
-
Social Justice1 week agoSupporters rally behind Savannah State baseball standout Johan Sandoval as immigration case continues