TMZ Sports has confirmed the passing of former Los Angeles Lakers guard, Darius Morris, this week. The 33-year-old’s body was discovered on Thursday in the Los Angeles area. Morris had an illustrious basketball career, excelling in high school in Los Angeles and making a mark at the University of Michigan, where he set the single-season assists record, later surpassed by Trey Burke.
Drafted by the Lakers in 2011, he played alongside Kobe Bryant for two seasons before moving on to the Philadelphia 76ers, L.A. Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Brooklyn Nets. Following his NBA tenure, Morris played overseas in China, Russia, and France. The family of the late player released a statement to TMZ Sports on Saturday morning, announcing his passing and asking for privacy during this difficult time. Further details about his death have not been disclosed.
