One of the talented players in the league, Darius Morris, has passed away at the age of 33, as informed by his family. The guard was selected in the 2011 Draft in the second round as the 41st overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers.
According to TMZ, his family announced, “With great sadness we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.”
We are heartbroken by the passing of Darius Morris 💜 pic.twitter.com/jkTs2VrKb6
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 4, 2024
Four-year NBA veteran Darius Morris has passed away at the age of 33. Morris played for the Lakers, 76ers, Clippers, Grizzlies and Nets from 2011-2015.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 4, 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers have also shared a message in one of their posts which stated, “We are heartbroken by the passing of Darius Morris.”
Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium shared, “Four-year NBA veteran Darius Morris has passed away at the age of 33. Morris played for the Lakers, 76ers, Clippers, Grizzlies and Nets from 2011-2015.”
Morris’ body was found in the Los Angeles area and the cause of death is not yet known. The guard went to Michigan and played with the Michigan Wolverines basketball team from 2009 to 2011 and then was selected by the Lakers, with whom he played from 2011 to 2013.
Through his career, he also played with the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Brooklyn Nets. He also played in the NBA G League and joined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and Santa Cruz Warriors. Morris then played with the Guangdong Southern Tigers, BC Enisey, and BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque.
