September 19, 2024

Former Celtics, Magic player Brandon Hunter dies at age 42

Former NBA player Brandon Hunter collapses during hot yoga, dies at age 42

Brandon Hunter, the former Ohio University star who played two NBA seasons — one with the Celtics, one with the Magic — then had a long career playing overseas, died during a workout in Orlando Tuesday. Hunter was age 42.

Hunter collapsed and passed away during a hot yoga workout, an exercise he did regularly his mother-in-law, Carolyn Cliett, told NBC News.

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“It was hot yoga, and he did it regularly,” she said. “He was in good shape as far as we know. We’re just shocked.”

Hunter, a Cincinnati native, was a star at Ohio University, where he was a three-time first-team All-MAC honoree and the school’s all-time leading rebounder. He led the NCAA in rebounds in 2003.

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