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What happened to Brian Williams basketball player?

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Asked by: Erica Thompson

Bison Dele, once known as Brian Williams, left the NBA behind to explore the world. His quest carried him to a mysterious end near Tahiti. More than a decade later, his spirit sails on.

What happened to Bison Dele and Serena?

Erica Weise told the Los Angeles Times that Dabord and Dele were fighting and Dele’s girlfriend Serena Karlan was fatally injured when she tried to break up the altercation. Bertrand Saldo, the boat’s captain, was then killed by Dele because the captain wanted to report Karlan’s death to authorities, said Weise.

What happened to Miles Dabord?

Miles Dabord, who was suspected of killing his brother, the former N.B.A. player Bison Dele, and two companions aboard a boat in Tahiti more than two months ago, was removed from life support and died yesterday at a hospital in the San Diego area.

How was Bison Dele killed?

Dele won a championship with the Bulls in 1997. He is believed to have been murdered at sea by his older brother Miles Dabord in 2002. His girlfriend, Serena Karlan, and skipper Bertrand Saldo are also presumed to have been killed by Dabord.

Why did Kevin Williams change his name to Miles Dabord?

Four people were on board: Bison Dele, Serena Karlan, Kevin Williams (who’d changed his name to Miles Dabord, in honor of Miles Davis and a relative on his mother’s side) and Bertrand Saldo, the boat’s French captain.