Darius Morris, a former NBA point guard who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and other teams, has died, his family said Saturday. He was 33 years old.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,” his family told TMZ Sports. “During this time of transition, his family asks that you respect his wishes for privacy and grace.”
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Los Angeles Lakers number one Darius Morris shoots against the Utah Jazz during a preseason game at the Honda Center on October 16, 2012 in Anaheim, California. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Morris’ body was found in the Los Angeles area, according to to TMZ. No cause of death was immediately announced.
“We are heartbroken by the passing of Darius Morris,” the Lakers wrote in X.
Morris was a standout college basketball star at Michigan. He was drafted in the second round in 2011 by the Lakers. He played two seasons with the Lakers before moving to the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2013-14 season.
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Darius Morris, number 14 of the Brooklyn Nets, watches during the game against the Sacramento Kings on January 21, 2015 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California. (Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
He played for three teams that year, including the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies. He spent the 2014-15 season with the Brooklyn Nets.
Morris averaged 3.3 points per game in 132 career appearances.
“I am saddened to hear of the passing of former Wolverine Darius Morris. In 2010-11, Darius was our (starting point guard),” former Michigan head coach John Beilein wrote on X. “He was a leader in that program that he turned around the 21-win season that set the stage for Michigan’s next decade of success.
Darius Morris, number 14 of the Brooklyn Nets, drives against the Los Angeles Clippers on January 22, 2014 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
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“RIP DMo and deepest condolences to the Morris family.”
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