Former NBA player Darius Morris dies at the age of 33 – cause of death unknown | The Gateway expert

Darius Morris, a former NBA player known for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, has died at the age of 33. The news was first reported by Shams Charania, Senior Lead NBA Insider for The Athletic and Stadium.

“Four-year NBA veteran Darius Morris has passed away at the age of 33. Morris played for the Lakers, 76ers, Clippers, Grizzlies and Nets from 2011-2015,” Charania tweeted.

Four-year NBA veteran Darius Morris has died at the age of 33. Morris played for the Lakers, 76ers, Clippers, Grizzlies and Nets from 2011-2015.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 4, 2024

The circumstances surrounding his death are currently unknown. TMZ reported that Morris’ body was discovered Thursday in the Los Angeles area.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,” Morris’ family told TMZ.

“During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace,” the family added.

The Los Angeles Lakers shared their condolences via a post on X, expressing their sadness over the loss of Morris. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Darius,” the message said.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Darius Morris pic.twitter.com/jkTs2VrKb6

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 4, 2024

University of Michigan Men’s Basketball also shared their condolences: “The Michigan Basketball Community mourns the passing of Darius Morris.”

The Michigan Basketball Community mourns the passing of Darius Morris pic.twitter.com/cZLf4t5636

— Michigan Men’s Basketball (@umichbball) May 4, 2024

“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 subsequently played professionally in China and France, last playing in 2019-2020. ESPN reported.