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May 4, 2024 19:45, Updated May 4, 2024 20:09
- Former Lakers guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33, his family announces.
- Morris also played for the Clippers, 76ers, Grizzlies and Nets during his career.
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Former NBA guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33.
Morris played for both the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers during his career, as well as the Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Brooklyn Nets.
“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.
“His family asks that their wishes for privacy and grace be respected during this time of transition.”
The cause of death has not been revealed at this time.
After excelling at the high school level in Los Angeles, Morris attended the University of Michigan and impressed. He broke the school's single-season assist record with 235.
Morris was drafted 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 played in China, Russia, and France later in his career.
He played in 132 games in the BBA, averaging 3.3 points, 1 rebound, and 1.4 assists.
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