Former NBA player Jackson Vroman, 34, found dead in Los Angeles swimming pool

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Former NBA player Jackson Vroman was found dead Monday in a swimming pool at his Los Angeles area home. The cause of his death has not been determined, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.

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Phoenix Suns @Suns

We are very saddened to learn of the passing of Jackson Vroman. Our thoughts are with his family during this time.

<time class="dt-updated" datetime="2015-06-29T23:04:32+0000" pubdate="" title="Time posted: 29 Jun 2015, 23:04:32 (UTC)">7:04 PM - 29 Jun 2015

</time>Vroman, 34, a 6-foot-10 power forward/center who was drafted in the second round of the 2004 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls, played
for two seasons with the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans. He had also played professionally in Lebanon after playing in college at Iowa State.

Lebanese Basketball @LebBasketball1
THANK YOU JACKSON VROMAN FOR EVERYTHING. YOU WERE SPECIAL ! http://fb.me/7ouvUYTqQ
<time class="dt-updated" datetime="2015-06-30T08:18:52+0000" pubdate="" title="Time posted: 30 Jun 2015, 08:18:52 (UTC)">4:18 AM - 30 Jun 2015</time>

Both the Suns and the Pelicans marked Vroman’s passing on their respective team Twitter feeds.

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
The Pelicans are deeply saddened by the news of Jackson Vroman’s passing. Our condolences go out to his family during this difficult time.
<time class="dt-updated" datetime="2015-06-30T01:22:28+0000" pubdate="" title="Time posted: 30 Jun 2015, 01:22:28 (UTC)">9:22 PM - 29 Jun 2015</time>


Though Vroman was initially reported to have died in a car crash, subsequent reports indicated that his body was discovered in a swimming pool at his home. Vroman’s father, Brett, played for the Utah Jazz for a season and spent 12 years playing overseas.
 

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