Former Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Darius Morris, 33, dies

Former Michigan standout and Los Angeles Lakers draft decide Darius Morris has died at 33, his household introduced Saturday.

No reason behind loss of life was given. TMZ reported Morris’ physique was discovered within the Los Angeles space on Thursday. He was a Los Angeles native.

“With nice disappointment we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,” Morris’ household instructed TMZ on Saturday. “Throughout this time of transition, his household asks that you just please respect their needs for privateness and charm.”

Morris was a second-round decide of the Lakers within the 2011 draft. He averaged 3.3 factors in 132 profession video games (17 begins) with the Lakers and 4 different groups in 4 NBA seasons. He went on to play professionally in China and France, final enjoying in 2019-20.

The Lakers mentioned in a put up to X they have been “heartbroken by the passing” of Morris.