Elden Campbell

Elden Campbell
Campbell in 2008
Personal information
Born(1968-07-23)July 23, 1968
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedDecember 1, 2025(2025-12-01) (aged 57)
Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight279 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High schoolMorningside (Inglewood, California)
CollegeClemson (1986–1990)
NBA draft1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
Playing career1990–2005
PositionPower forward / center
Number41, 5
Career history
1990–1999Los Angeles Lakers
1999–2002Charlotte Hornets
2002–2003New Orleans Hornets
2003Seattle SuperSonics
2003–2005Detroit Pistons
2005New Jersey Nets
2005Detroit Pistons
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points10,805 (10.3 ppg)
Rebounds6,116 (5.9 rpg)
Blocks1,602 (1.5 bpg)

Elden Jerome Campbell (July 23, 1968 – December 1, 2025) was an American professional basketball player. He played as a power forward and center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1990 to 2005. He spent his first nine years with the Los Angeles Lakers. He later played for the Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets, Seattle SuperSonics, Detroit Pistons and the New Jersey Nets.

Campbell died from an accidental drowning on December 1, 2025 in Pompano Beach, Florida at the age of 57. He was survived by his wife, Rosemary, and four children.

References

  1. ↑ "Former Laker Elden Campbell, known for his effortless style, dies at 57". Los Angeles Times. 2025-12-03. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
  2. ↑ "NBA Champion Elden Campbell's Cause of Death Revealed After Fishing Tragedy at Age 57".

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