Darius Morris, a former NBA point guard who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and other teams, has passed away, his family announced Saturday. He was 33 years old.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,” the family told TMZ Sports. “His family asks that their wishes for privacy and grace be respected during this time of transition.”
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Los Angeles Lakers No. 1 Darius Morris takes a shot against the Utah Jazz during a preseason game at Honda Center on October 16, 2012 in Anaheim, California. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Morris’ body was reportedly found near Los Angeles. To TMZ. The cause of death was not immediately announced.
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Morris was a standout college basketball star at the University of Michigan. He was drafted by the Lakers in the second round in 2011. He played two seasons with the Lakers and was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2013-14 season.
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Darius Morris, No. 14 of the Brooklyn Nets, watches a game against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena on January 21, 2015 in Sacramento, California. (Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
That year, he played for three teams, including the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies. He spent the 2014-15 season with the Brooklyn Nets.
Morris played in 132 career games and averaged 3.3 points per game.
“Sad to hear of the passing of former Wolverine Darius Morris. Darius was our starting point guard in 2010-11,” former University of Michigan head coach John Beilein wrote in X. “He was the leader for a program-changing 21-win season” that laid the foundation for his next decade of success at Michigan State.
No. 14 Darius Morris of the Brooklyn Nets plays against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 22, 2014. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
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“Rest in peace and my condolences to the Morris family.”
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