Legendary Serbian basketball player Vlade Divac has expressed his deep sorrow following the death of his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate, Elden Campbell. Campbell, a former center, passed away at the age of 57, with the cause of death yet to be revealed.
Divac and Campbell shared the court as Lakers from 1990 to 1999, forging a strong friendship during their time together in Los Angeles. Divac took to social media to share an emotional tribute to his late friend and colleague.
"My heart is broken by the news of Elden's passing," Divac wrote. "We came into the league a year apart and share the earliest memories of our time spent in Los Angeles together. You were from Inglewood and gave me the greatest gift of sharing Inglewood, and later introduced me to the city of Los Angeles. I will always cherish and keep these memories in a special place in my heart. My condolences to the family. Rest in peace, Big Easy."
Who was Elden Campbell?
Elden Campbell played college basketball for the Clemson Tigers before being drafted by the Lakers in the first round of the 1990 NBA draft as the 27th overall pick. Campbell spent his first nine years in the NBA with the Lakers and also played for the Charlotte Hornets, Detroit Pistons, and New Jersey Nets. He won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004.
Campbell's Legacy
Elden Campbell was known for his strong defensive presence and rebounding ability. He was a valuable contributor to every team he played for and will be remembered as a respected player and teammate. His passing is a great loss to the basketball community.
- Played college basketball for Clemson Tigers.
- Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1990.
- Won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004.