This is beyond horrible. On Monday morning, it was revealed that former NBA player Andre Emmett had tragically lost his life when someone murdered him in Dallas, Texas.
37-year-old former NBA star Andre Emmett lost his life after two men came up on him in front of his home in Dallas. Read on…
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CelebNSports247.com reports that former pro basketball player and Big 3 baller Andre Emmett, 37, was shot and killed early Monday morning in Dallas. Police have not disclosed a motive.
On Monday morning, it was revealed that former NBA player Andre Emmett had tragically lost his life when someone murdered him in Dallas, Texas.
He was just 37-years-olf and recently became a father.
CNN Reports:
The former Memphis Grizzlies and New Jersey Nets, and he more recently played professionally in the three-on-three league, BIG3.
Early Monday morning, Emmett was approached by two men as he sat in his car in front of his home in Dallas, police said.
The men produced a handgun, police said. An altercation followed and Emmett was shot as he ran away, they said.
A passerby found Emmett and called 911. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.
RIP Texas legend Andre Emmett. The former NBA & current BIG3 player was reportedly shot & killed this morning. pic.twitter.com/4mcLqDUNLW
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) September 23, 2019
The BIG3 said in a statement:
The BIG3 is in a state of shock over the sudden and tragic death of Andre Emmett. Andre was a member of the BIG3 family for two seasons and never without a smile on his face. His kindness towards others and easy-going demeanor made him a joy to be around.
Off the court, Dre was passionate about helping young people through his Dreams Really Exist foundation. We are simply heartbroken by this devastating loss. Our thoughts are with Andre’s family and friends during this difficult time.
