13
09
2023
SPORTS / OBITUARY

Former Panathinaikos player Brandon Hunter dies at age 42

The news of the death, at the age of 42, of former Panathinaikos, Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic player Brandon Hunter caused sadness in the basketball world.
The news of the death, at the age of 42, of former Panathinaikos, Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic player Brandon Hunter caused sadness in the basketball world.

His death was announced by Ohio State coach Jeff Boals, who wrote on Instagram and X: “RIP to a Bobcats great. He left too soon."

The Magic, for their part, reacted to the sad news with the comment: “It is with great sadness that we learn of the loss of our former teammate, Brandon Hunter. We send our deepest condolences to the entire Hunter family."

Former NBA point guard TJ Ford also spoke about Hunter's death, saying on Instagram: “I lost another good brother. Rest in peace my friend." The causes of his death are not yet known. The veteran forward is known to the Greek public since his tenure at Panathinaikos in 2006.

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