Former Michigan standout and Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Darius Morris has died at age 33, his family announced Saturday.
No cause of death was given. TMZ reported that Morris’ body was found in the Los Angeles area on Thursday. He was a native of Los Angeles.
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“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,” Morris’ family told TMZ on Saturday. “During this time of transition, his family asks that you respect his wishes for privacy and grace.”
Morris was a second-round pick of the Lakers in the 2011 draft. He averaged 3.3 points in 132 career games (17 starts) with the Lakers and four other teams in four NBA seasons. He then played professionally in China and France, last playing in 2019-20.
The Lakers said in a post to X that they were “heartbroken by the passing” of Morris.
2024-05-05 15:03:00
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