- Former Lakers guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33, his family said.
- Morris also played for the Clippers, 76ers, Grizzlies and Nets during his career.
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Former NBA point guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33.
Morris played for both the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, as well as the Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Brooklyn Nets during his career.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,” the former NBA player’s family said in a statement.
“During this time of transition, his family asks that you respect their wishes for privacy and grace.”
No cause of death has been revealed at this time.
Former NBA point guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33, his family announced.
After thriving in high school in Los Angeles, Morris attended the University of Michigan and was impressed. He broke the school’s single-season record for assists with 235.
Morris was selected by the Lakers in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft and played alongside Kobe Bryant for two seasons in Los Angeles.
After playing for the 76ers, Clippers, Grizzlies and Nets, Morris went on to play in China, Russia and France later in his career.
In the BBA he averaged 3.3 points, 1 rebound and 1.4 assists in 132 appearances.
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