Former NBA Center Elden Campbell Dies at 57

Elden Campbell, a former NBA center who starred at Clemson University and played 15 seasons in the league, died on Tuesday at age 57. His death was confirmed by Clemson on Wednesday morning, though no cause was disclosed.

Campbell's basketball journey began in his hometown of Los Angeles, where he attended Morningside High School before heading to Clemson from 1986 to 1990. There, the 6-foot-11 forward-center became the Tigers' all-time leading scorer with 1,880 points, a mark that still stands. He also ranked second in school history with 334 blocks and eighth with 836 rebounds. A three-time All-ACC selection, Campbell helped Clemson reach three NCAA Tournaments, including a Sweet 16 appearance in his senior year. That 1989-90 season, he and teammate Dale Davis led the Tigers to a 26-9 record and the program's only ACC regular-season championship.

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Campbell in the first round of the 1990 NBA Draft, 27th overall. He spent the first eight and a half seasons of his professional career with the franchise, playing alongside legends such as Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. As a rookie, he contributed off the bench during...