The former bodyguard of Los Angeles Lakers Darius Morris was found dead this week, as published this Sunday by the portal TMZ Sports. She was only 33 years old.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear and beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris“said the family of the former NBA player in a statement sent to this medium.
“During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect your privacy wishes“adds the family statement, published by TMZ.
Details about his death have not been revealed at the moment, although TMZ confirms that the player’s body was found Thursday in the Los Angeles area.
After a successful career playing high school basketball in Los Angeles, Morris He was a standout player at the University of Michigan.
Morris was a second-round pick in the draft for Lakers in 2011, where he played the first two seasons of his career along with the legendary Kobe Bryant.
He also played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets. averaging 3.3 points, 1 rebound and 1.4 assists in 132 games. After the NBA, Morris spent several seasons playing overseas in China, Russia and France.
