Caleb Swanigan is dead. The ex-NBA player of the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings dies at the age of 25. “Caleb was a very thoughtful person and a gentle soul who excelled both on and off the field,” said his old coach.
Caleb Swanigan passed away on Monday (June 20) at the age of 25. Swanigan died of natural causes, several media reports citing the Allen County Medical Examiner.
Swanigan played on the Purdue University basketball team before being drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2017. His struggle with weight gain eventually led to him having to leave the NBA again in 2020.
“The Purdue basketball family is deeply saddened and devastated by the loss of Caleb Swanigan,” Purdue coach Matt Painter said in a statement Spielfeld. He made a huge difference in the lives of everyone he touched and we will miss him dearly.”
Former Swanigan teammates have also taken to social media to express their sadness.
