The former player of Los Angeles Lakers Darius Morris He died last Thursday, May 2, at the age of 33, but it was not until this Saturday that his family reported the terrible news through a press release where They expressed their pain and asked for privacy regarding the case.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear and beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect his wishes for privacy and grace,” the basketball player’s family reported in a statement.
Morris, who in addition to playing for the Lakers also played for four other teams in the NBAwas companions of figures such as Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol in the Californian team and had a stint in Russia, China and France.
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What Darius Morris died of
Darius Morris’s body was found last Thursday by the authorities in the Los Angeles, California, metropolitan area and his family confirmed his death.
However, The details of his death were not revealed. and privacy was requested regarding the news.
Los Lakers They regretted the news of the death of their former player and shared a message through their social networks to Send your condolences to Morris’ family.
Who was Darius Morris?
Darius Morris He had an outstanding career at the collegiate level that led him to be chosen in the second round by Los Angeles Lakers. He began his career with the University of Michigan where he was a third-team All-Big Ten Conference selection in his sophomore season.
With the team of University of Michigan Wolverines He set the record for assists of 235 in a season, which years later was broken by Trey Burke.
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He was chosen by Los Angeles Lakers in 2011 and subsequently went through Sixers, Clippers, Grizzlies and Nets in the NBA, in addition to several G-League teams. He also played in Russia with Enisey, China with Guandong and France with Gravelines. He retired from the courts in 2020.