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Darius Morris

Morris for the Michigan Wolverines in 2010
Personal information
Born	(1991-01-03)January 3, 1991 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	May 2, 2024(2024-05-02) (aged 33) Greater Los Angeles, California, U.S.
High school	Windward School (Los Angeles, California)
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College	Michigan (2009–2011)
NBA Draft	2011 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
Pro career	2011–2020
Career history
2011–2013	Los Angeles Lakers
2012–2013	→Los Angeles D-Fenders
2013	Philadelphia 76ers
2014	Los Angeles Clippers
2014	Memphis Grizzlies
2014	Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2014–2015	Brooklyn Nets
2016–2018	Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2018	Guangdong Southern Tigers
2018–2019	Santa Cruz Warriors
2019–2020	BC Enisey
2020	BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque
Career highlights and awards
Third-team All-Big Ten (2011)

Darius Morris was a talented American professional basketball player. He was born on January 3, 1991, and passed away on May 2, 2024. Darius played as a point guard, which is like the team's main playmaker.

He was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2011 NBA draft. Besides the Lakers, he also played for other NBA teams like the Brooklyn Nets and Memphis Grizzlies. Darius also played for teams in the NBA's development league (D-League) and even played basketball in countries like China, Russia, and France.

Before joining the NBA, Darius played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. He was a star player there, leading his conference in assists during one season. He even set a new record for assists in a single season for Michigan!

In high school, Darius led his team, Windward School, to a state championship in California. He was also named the John Wooden High School Player of the Year, a big award for young basketball players.

Darius's Early Life

Darius Morris grew up in Carson, California. He went to Windward School for high school. When he was a freshman, Darius famously told the media he would lead Windward to a state championship.

High School Basketball Star

Darius was a very good high school player. He was invited to special basketball camps hosted by famous players like LeBron James and Steve Nash. He was also named a first-team All-State player in California twice.

As a senior, Darius helped his team, Windward High School, win the California Division V state title. In the championship game, he scored 25 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and made 4 assists. He was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of his league and the CIF Division 5A State Player of the Year. He also received the John Wooden High School Player of the Year Award.

Basketball experts ranked Darius as one of the best high school point guards in the country.

College Career at Michigan

Morris against the 2009–10 Kansas Jayhawks, December 19, 2009

Darius played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines for two seasons. As a freshman, he played about 24 minutes per game. He averaged 4.4 points and 2.6 assists.

In his sophomore year, Darius really shined. On December 23, 2010, he helped his team set a school record by making 16 three-point shots in one game. He also had 12 assists in that game. He was named the Big Ten Conference Player of the Week twice that season.

Darius set a new record for the most assists in a single season for Michigan. He had 235 assists in 35 games! This record was later broken by another player, Trey Burke. Darius also led his team in points and steals per game that season.

After his great sophomore year, Darius was named a third-team All-Big Ten player. This means he was one of the best players in his conference. He then decided to enter the NBA draft.

Playing in the NBA

Starting with the Lakers (2011–2013)

Darius Morris was chosen by his hometown team, the Los Angeles Lakers, in the 2011 NBA draft. He was the 41st player picked overall. He made his NBA debut on January 11, 2012, playing 13 minutes and scoring 4 points.

During his time with the Lakers, Darius sometimes got to start games when other players were injured. He showed his skills by getting career highs in minutes, assists, and points. For example, he scored 15 points in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Moving to Other Teams (2013–2015)

After playing for the Lakers, Darius signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2013. He scored a career-high 20 points in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Later that season, he also played for the Los Angeles Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies.

Darius also spent time playing in the NBA D-League (now called the G League). He had some amazing games there. In one playoff game, he scored 51 points and had 18 assists! This set a D-League playoff record for assists.

In 2014, Darius joined the Brooklyn Nets. He played 38 games for them during the 2014–15 season.

Later Career (2016–2020)

Darius continued to play professional basketball. He rejoined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the D-League in 2016. He was a top player for them, leading the team in scoring and assists during the 2016–17 season.

He also played overseas. In 2018, he played for the Guangdong Southern Tigers in China. Later, he played for the Santa Cruz Warriors in the G League. In 2019, he signed with BC Enisey in Russia and then with BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque in France in 2020.

NBA Career Statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

Darius's Passing

Darius Morris passed away on May 2, 2024, at the age of 33.

See also

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