Darius Morris Obituary-Death News; Former Wolverine NBA Player, Darius Morris Passes Away At 33
The sudden death of 33-year-old Darius Morris on Saturday afternoon brought devastating news to the sports community in Michigan.
Morris’s body was found in the Los Angeles region on Thursday, according to TMZ, however the exact reason of his passing is yet unknown. Morris’ family acknowledged the loss of their cherished son, Darius Aaron Morris, and conveyed their profound sadness in a statement to TMZ. They respectfully asked for understanding and privacy during this trying period of change.
Morris was a standout point guard for Michigan and an integral part of John Beilein’s attack throughout his time as a Wolverine. Morris, who is renowned for his superb passing abilities, led the Big Ten in assists in the 2010–11 campaign and was named to the All–Big Ten team for his remarkable play. With 235 assists in the season, he also set a record for the most assists for U-M. Trey Burke and Zavier Simpson eventually eclipsed this total.
Morris was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft (at pick No. 41 overall) after completing his college career. After playing for the Lakers for two seasons, he spent the following two with the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Brooklyn Nets. Before retirement, Morris continued to play basketball in China and France.
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