Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Darius Morris dies at 33
“We are heartbroken by the passing of Darius Morris,” the team said in a post on X Saturday accompanied by a picture of the former player.
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Morris' cause of death is currently unknown, but his body was reportedly found on Thursday in the Los Angeles area.
Darius Morris - 10 things to know with detail
- Darius Morris is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA G League.
- He was born on November 3, 1990 in Los Angeles, California.
- Morris played college basketball at the University of Michigan, where he was a standout point guard for the Wolverines.
- He was selected in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, where he played for two seasons before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
- Morris has also had stints with the Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Brooklyn Nets, and Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA G League.
- He is known for his playmaking ability and court vision, as well as his defense and basketball IQ.
- Morris has represented the United States in international competition, winning a gold medal at the 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Championship.
- He has had success in the G League, earning All-Star honors and being named to the All-NBA G League Second Team.
- Morris has also played professionally overseas in countries such as Turkey, China, and Greece.
- Off the court, Morris is involved in various philanthropic efforts, including working with youth basketball programs and charitable organizations in his community.