Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Darius Morris has passed away at just 33 years old, his family has confirmed.
TMZ Sports It was reported that Morris’ body was found in Los Angeles on Thursday. However, no further information regarding his death has been revealed.
Morris’ NBA career was short. The Lakers drafted the California native in the second round in 2011, but he only spent two seasons with his hometown team.
The former player’s family asked for privacy in a statement released Saturday.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,” the family said in a statement. “His family asks that their wishes for privacy and grace be respected during this time of transition.”
The Lakers said they were “heartbroken” by the loss.
We are heartbroken by the passing of Darius Morris 💜 pic.twitter.com/jkTs2VrKb6
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 4, 2024
The 6-foot-4 Morris began his basketball career at the University of Michigan, where he played from 2009 to 2011. In 2010, 235 assistsby new york post. That season, Morris became the school’s fifth player to score at least 200 points in a season and had the fourth-highest scoring record. He also earned third-team All-Big Ten honors and was on the team in 2011 when it advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Former University of Michigan head coach John Beilein also commented on the player’s death.
“He was the leader of a program-changing 21-win season and laid the foundation for the University of Michigan’s next decade of success,” Beilein reported writing about Morris. MLive.com. “Rest in peace, D-Mo. My condolences to the Morris family.”
Sad to hear that former Wolverine Darius Morris has passed away. Darius was in our starting lineup in 2010-2011. He was the leader of a program-changing 21-win season that laid the foundation for the University of Michigan’s next decade of success.
Rest in peace, DMo. My condolences to the Morris family.— John Beilein (@JohnBeilein) May 4, 2024
Morris spent only two more years in the NBA after leaving the Lakers, and went on to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Brooklyn Nets. Throughout his career, he averaged 3.3 points and 1.1 assists per game, with his best season coming with the Sixers in 2013-14, when he averaged 6.9 points and 2.6 assists per game, shooting 42 percent from 3-point range. . .
After leaving the NBA, Morris played in China, Russia, and France, and also played in the NBA’s G League with the LA D Fenders, Rio Grande Valley Vipers, and Santa Cruz Warriors. He retired in 2020.
Morris was arrested and charged in 2020. hit his girlfriend, Kristen Evangeline;she later sued him sexual assault In 2021, new york post It was reported at the time.
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