Los Angeles Clippers video assistant Assane Drame killed in car accident
Written by luck on September 29, 2021
SAN DIEGO — The LA Clippers are mourning the death of a video assistant in the organization’s digital content group.
Assane Drame, 26, died in a car accident Monday night. The native of Blackwood, New Jersey, had just worked earlier Monday at the team’s media day.
Drame joined the Clippers in 2019 as a video intern and rose to video assistant.
“The Clippers organization mourns the loss of Assane Drame, a dedicated employee, a talented videographer and a loyal friend,” the team said in a statement. “He was a hard worker and a gentle soul, passionate about his craft and kind to his colleagues, earning the respect and admiration of players, coaches and staff.”
Drame’s death came as a shock to the organization, which is holding training camp in San Diego. Players including Terance Mann and Nicolas Batum tweeted their respects once they heard the news.
A graduate of Rowan University, Drame is survived by his family in New Jersey.
