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Former New York Knicks draft pick Michael Wright was found dead at the back of his car last year, November 10th. His body was found covered with garbage bags and with a head wound which is believed to be the cause of his death. He was 35-years-old.
In a complaint made public on Thursday, authorities revealed that the two men charged with homicide for Wright's death may have used an ax to commit the crime. Detectives are also investigating the possibility that the Arizona product was killed by a person he met on the app, Grinder.
Very saddened by the news of former Wildcat Michael Wright's passing. He and his family are in our thoughts. #RIP pic.twitter.com/EE5N0DW2I5
— Arizona Basketball (@ArizonaMBB) November 11, 2015
The 6-foot-8 forward spent three seasons with the Wildcats and even started in the 2001 NCAA championship game against Duke. He has career averages of 15.1 points and 8.2 rebounds during his college days.
Wright was the 38th overall pick in the 2001 draft by the Knicks but was not able to crack the roster and played overseas instead. He had played in Poland, Spain, Israel, and in Turkey, where he became a two-time top scorer of the league.
(h/t USA Today Sports)
