Former NBA player Lorenzen Wright was found dead, almost a week since he was reported as missing by his mother. On July 22 his mother reported Lorenzen Wright as missing to Collierville police. The body was found in the wooded area of Hacks Cross and Winchester Road, Wednesday, July 28, 2010. It appears, sources say he had been shot and it may be self inflected. Germantown police say a 911 call has been turned over to Memphis police in connection to this investigation.

In 1996 Wright was drafted 7th overall by the LA Clippers and went on to play for the Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2008-2009 season.

Condolences to the family and RIP Lorenzen Wright.

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Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavalier, LA Clippers, Lorenzen Wright, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings