Darius Morris, a former NBA player known for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers and other teams, has died at the age of 33. .
Charania wrote on Twitter: “Four-year NBA veteran Darius Morris passed away at the age of 33. Morris played for the Lakers, 76ers, Clippers from 2011 to 2015 Team, Grizzlies and Nets.
Four-year NBA veteran Darius Morris passed away at the age of 33.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 4, 2024
The circumstances of his death are currently unknown. TMZ reported that Morris’ body was found Thursday in the Los Angeles area.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son Darius Aaron Morris,” Morris’ family told TMZ.
“His family asks that you respect their wishes for privacy and grace during this transitional time,” the family added.
The Los Angeles Lakers expressed their sadness at the passing of Morris through a post on X. “We are heartbroken over the passing of Darius,” the post read.
We are heartbroken by the passing of Darius Morris pic.twitter.com/jkTs2VrKb6
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 4, 2024
The University of Michigan men’s basketball team also expressed its condolences, “The Michigan basketball community mourns the passing of Darius Morris.”
Michigan basketball community mourns death of Darius Morris pic.twitter.com/cZLf4t5636
— Michigan men’s basketball (@umichbball) May 4, 2024
“Morris was a second-round pick of the Lakers in the 2011 draft. Over four NBA seasons, he played in 132 games (17 starts) for the Lakers and four other teams, averaging 3.3 points per game. He continues Played professionally in China and France, last competing in the 2019-20 season,” ESPN reported.
