Darius Morris, a former NBA participant identified for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, amongst different groups, has died on the age of 33. The information was first reported by Shams Charania, Senior Lead NBA Insider for The Athletic and Stadium.
“4-year NBA veteran Darius Morris has handed away 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 handed away on the age of 33. Morris performed for the Lakers, 76ers, Clippers, Grizzlies and Nets from 2011-2015.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) Might 4, 2024
The circumstances surrounding his demise are at present unknown. TMZ reported that Morris’ physique was found within the Los Angeles space on Thursday.
“With nice disappointment we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,” Morris’ household advised TMZ.
“Throughout this time of transition, his household asks that you simply please respect their needs for privateness and charm,” the household added.
The Los Angeles Lakers shared their condolences by way of a submit on X, expressing their heartbreak over the lack of Morris. “We’re heartbroken by the passing of Darius,” the submit learn.
We’re heartbroken by the passing of Darius Morris pic.twitter.com/jkTs2VrKb6
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) Might 4, 2024
College of Michigan Males’s Basketball additionally shared their condolences, “The Michigan Basketball Neighborhood mourns the passing of Darius Morris.”
The Michigan Basketball Neighborhood mourns the passing of Darius Morris pic.twitter.com/cZLf4t5636
— Michigan Males’s Basketball (@umichbball) Might 4, 2024
“Morris was a second-round decide of the Lakers within the 2011 draft. He averaged 3.3 factors in 132 profession video games (17 begins) with the Lakers and 4 different groups in 4 NBA seasons. He went on to play professionally in China and France, final enjoying in 2019-20,” ESPN reported.
