Former NBA participant Darius Morris, identified for his time with different groups together with the Los Angeles Lakers, has died on the age of 33. The information was first reported by Athletic and Stadium Senior Lead NBA Insider Shams Charania.
“4-year NBA veteran Darius Morris has died on the age of 33. Morris performed for the Lakers, 76ers, Clippers, Grizzlies and Nets from 2011-2015,” Charania tweeted.
4-year NBA veteran Darius Morris has died at age 33. Morris performed for the Lakers, 76ers, Clippers, Grizzlies and Nets from 2011-2015.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 4, 2024
The circumstances surrounding his demise are at the moment unknown. TMZ reported that Morris’ physique was found within the Los Angeles space on Thursday.
“It’s with nice disappointment that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,” Morris’ household instructed TMZ.
“Throughout this time of transition, his household asks that you just please respect their needs for privateness and style,” the household added.
The Los Angeles Lakers expressed their condolences by a put up on X, expressing their heartbreak over dropping Morris. “We’re saddened by the demise of Darius,” the put up learn.
We’re saddened by the demise of Darius Morris pic.twitter.com/jkTs2VrKb6
— Los Angeles Lakers (@lakers) May 4, 2024
The College of Michigan males’s basketball additionally expressed their condolences, saying, “The Michigan basketball group mourns the passing of Darius Morris.”
The Michigan basketball group mourns the passing of Darius Morris pic.twitter.com/cZLf4t5636
— Michigan Males’s Basketball (@umichbball) May 4, 2024
“Morris was a second-round choose of the Lakers within the 2011 draft. He averaged 3.3 factors in 132 profession video games (17 begins) over 4 NBA seasons with the Lakers and 4 different groups. He went on to play professionally in China and France, final enjoying in 2019-20,” ESPN reported.
