Elden Campbell, a 15-year NBA veteran who played for the 2004 world champion Pistons team, died Monday at the age of 57. The cause of death is not known. Campbell, a 7-foot center, played in 65 regular-season games for the Pistons in 2003-04, averaging 13.7 minutes, 5.6 points and 3.2 rebounds.

In the Pistons’ championship run in 2004, Campbell appeared in 14 playoff games, averaging 8.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. The Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals, 4-1.

"Elden was a man of faith who trusted in his lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Husband, father, brother, cousin, and friend," Campbell's family said in a statement. "He was a man to whom family meant everything -- generous, funny, disciplined and kind, but could shut you down if required. A man of God, he

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