12 NBA Players who died during their Playing Career 

#2 Ricky Berry

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Ricky Berry was the 18th overall pick in the 1988 draft and was tipped to have a very successful NBA career. He had a decent first season in the league, recording averages of 11.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists for the Sacramento Kings.

Rather shockingly, though, Berry was found dead in his California home during the offseason with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following an argument with his wife. A suicide note was found at the scene, but many questioned the legitimacy of the document due to the fact that the player was living a seemingly good life, making good money and had no history with drugs.

Berry would have turned 25 in a few weeks.