Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Darius Morris has died at only 33 years of age, his family has confirmed, according to reports.
TMZ Sports reported that Morris’ body was found in L.A. on Thursday. But no further information on his death has been revealed.
Morris’s NBA career was short. The Lakers drafted the native of California in the second round in 2011, but he only stayed with his hometown team for two seasons.
The former player’s family asked for privacy in a statement released on Saturday.
“With great sadness, we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,” the family statement read. “During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and
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