Darius Morris, 4-year student NBA Played as a veteran point guard Los Angeles Lakers, philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, memphis grizzlies and Brooklyn NetsHe died at the age of 33 at his alma mater, the University of Michigan. Confirmed On Saturday. The cause of death has not been released.
Morris played two years at Michigan under coach John Beilein, reaching the NCAA Tournament during the 2010-11 campaign. His 235 assists that season set a school record, a record that has stood ever since. Trey Burke (260) and Xavier Simpson (236). After two seasons in college, Morris declared: NBA Draft He was selected 41st overall by his hometown team, the Lakers.
Morris played for the Lakers during the final two playoff seasons of Kobe Bryant's illustrious career, appearing in a total of 67 games for Los Angeles and averaging 3.6 points. With Bryant injured in 2013, Morris started two playoff games against the Lakers. san antonio spurs In the 2012-13 season, the Lakers were eliminated in the series with a best-of-four win.
He would go on to play 65 more games in the NBA for four different teams. He recorded a career-high 20 points in a game for the 76ers in the 2013-14 season. After his career in the NBA, he played both in the G League and internationally, and began his career playing for French team BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque after the 2019-20 season.
This story was originally published here. CBS Sports May 4, 2024.
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