Darius Morris, a former player for the Los Angeles Lakers has died unexpectedly at the age of 33.
Morris, who was selected by the Lakers in the 2011 draft, was discovered unresponsive in his Los Angeles residence on Thursday.
In a heartfelt statement, his family shared, “With great sadness, we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris.”
“During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace,” the family added.
The cause of his death has not been disclosed.
We are heartbroken by the passing of Darius Morris 💜 pic.twitter.com/jkTs2VrKb6
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 4, 2024
ESPN reported:
Former Michigan standout and Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Darius Morris has died at 33, his family announced Saturday.
No cause of death was given. TMZ reported Morris’ body was found in the Los Angeles area on Thursday. He was a Los Angeles native.
“With great sadness we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,” Morris’ family told TMZ on Saturday. “During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.”
Morris was a second-round pick of the Lakers in the 2011 draft. He averaged 3.3 points in 132 career games (17 starts) with the Lakers and four other teams in four NBA seasons. He went on to play professionally in China and France, last playing in 2019-20.
The Lakers said in a post to X they were “heartbroken by the passing” of Morris.
