Farewell to Darius Morris
Darius Morris, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and four other NBA teams, has passed away at the age of 33. The Lakers and the basketball community mourn his loss.
Los Angeles Lakers Mourn the Loss
The Los Angeles Lakers are saddened by the news of the passing of Darius Morris, a former draft pick and standout from the University of Michigan. Morris, a Los Angeles native, was a second-round pick of the Lakers in the 2011 draft.
Remembering Darius Morris
Darius Aaron Morris was known for his time with the Lakers, where he averaged 3.3 points in 132 career games. He also played for four other NBA teams during his four seasons in the league. Morris continued his basketball career by playing professionally in China and France until 2019-2020.
During his college years at the University of Michigan from 2009-2011, Morris left a mark by being one of the five players in school history to achieve over 200 assists in a single season.
The family of Darius Morris has requested privacy and grace during this difficult time. The Lakers expressed their sorrow over the loss of Morris, highlighting his impact on and off the court.
