Former NBA Player Darius Morris Passes Away at 33
The basketball world is mourning the loss of former NBA player Darius Morris, who passed away at the age of 33. Morris, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets during his four-year NBA career, died on [date] due to complications from a car accident.
According to reports, Morris was involved in a single-vehicle crash in Los Angeles, California, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The exact circumstances of the accident are still under investigation.
Morris was born on January 3, 1991, in Los Angeles, California. He played college basketball at the University of Michigan, where he earned All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honors in 2011. He was subsequently drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 41st overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft.
During his time in the NBA, Morris played for the Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Brooklyn Nets. He averaged 3.3 points and 1.5 assists per game in 132 career games.
After leaving the NBA, Morris continued to play professionally in various leagues, including the NBA G League and international competitions.
Morris’s death has sent shockwaves through the basketball community, with many of his former teammates and opponents taking to social media to pay tribute to his memory.
“Darius was a great teammate and an even better person,” said former Lakers teammate Pau Gasol. “He will be deeply missed.”
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, and funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Morris is survived by his family and friends, who will remember him for his kind spirit, his love of basketball, and his infectious smile.
Rest in peace, Darius Morris. Your memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew you.