NBA games are some of the most popular sporting events of the year. Millions of basketball lovers buy tickets to watch live matches, and front-row seats are occupied by the rich and famous. The courts are home to an atmosphere of fierce competition, enthusiasm, and passion.
One thing you might not associate with an NBA game is death. And yet, since the conception of the NBA, three players have tragically lost their lives while playing the game they loved. Friends, family, and fans forever mourn these young men that lost their lives.