NBA G League player Zeke Upshaw tragically lost his life on Monday after he collapsed on the court during a game over the weekend, and the loss of the 26-year-old is being felt across the basketball world.
After the Grand Rapids Drive confirmed that Upshaw had died, many of his fellow professional players and others from the NBA community took to social media to express their sympathy.
RIP to Zeke Upshaw
Prayers out to his family, coaches, and teammates…— Enes Kanter (@Enes_Kanter) March 26, 2018
Prayers out to Zeke Upshaw’s family
— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) March 26, 2018
My heart goes out to the family and friends of Zeke Upshaw!!!
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) March 26, 2018
Thoughts and Prayers to the Family, Friends, Fans of @Zeke_upshaw#GodBless
— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) March 26, 2018
PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY OF ZEKE UPSHAW.!
— JAE CROWDER (@CJC9BOSS) March 26, 2018
RIP Zeke Upshaw Prayers out to his family, coaches, and teammates!!!!
— Devin Sweetney (@DSweetney1) March 26, 2018
We are incredibly sad to hear the news of the sudden passing of Zeke Upshaw, member of the Grand Rapids Drive. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones at this time and will continue to keep them in our prayers.
— NBPA (@TheNBPA) March 26, 2018
Our Prayers are with the Upshaw Family @nbagleague @NBA https://t.co/kD0Df9P4a4
— Jerry Stackhouse (@jerrystackhouse) March 26, 2018
If there ever was a way to pass through this life in full glory, this would be the way to do so- doing what you love. May you Rest In Peace, Zeke Upshaw, my fellow brother in the modern gladiator arena pic.twitter.com/j8U39nXmzj
— Lance Allred (@lanceallred41) March 26, 2018
The Detroit Pistons, who are the parent organization of the Grand Rapids Drive, also released a statement:
Statement from Pistons GM Jeff Bower:
"Our thoughts and prayers extend to the entire Upshaw family during this terribly difficult time. Our organization is focused on providing necessary support for the Upshaw family as well as players and staff of the Grand Rapids Drive." https://t.co/Cry4wV2DVp
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) March 26, 2018
It was a terrifying series of events when Upshaw collapsed on Saturday, and reports indicated he had gone into cardiac arrest. Our thoughts are with his family and those close to him.
