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Detroit Pistons memorialize career of Upshaw with honorary call-up

Xinhua,March 30, 2018 Adjust font size:

WASHINGTON, March 30 (Xinhua) -- The Detroit Pistons memorialized the basketball career of Zeke Upshaw by executing an honorary call-up in Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards in the NBA actions.

The 26-year-old Upshaw, who played for the Grand Rapids Drive, Detroit's G League team, collapsed near the end of a game against the Long Island Nets last Saturday and passed away on Monday.

"Zeke was a special player for the Grand Rapids Drive and as the G League affiliate for our organization, many of our staffers had the opportunity to spend time with this terrific young man," the team's general manager Jeff Bower said. "His spirit and commitment on and off the court embodied all the traits we look for in players who suit up for the Detroit Pistons. As we look to memorialize Zeke's basketball career and continue to support his family during this tragically difficult time, executing an honorary call-up recognizes his standing as a member of the Pistons family."

Upshaw was a two-year player for the Grand Rapids Drive. Undrafted by the NBA, the forward previously played overseas before joining the Drive. Upshaw appeared in 41 games with the Drive this season, averaging 8.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game. Enditem

 

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