Last month, former NBA point guard Darius Morris died at the age of 33. Morris was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft. He was found in a private residence, and his death was ruled accidental.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said his cause of death was coronary artery disease. 'Effects of cocaine, hydrocodone and ethanol' were also listed as 'other significant conditions.' 'With great sadness we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,' his family said in a statement at the time. 'During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.
We are heartbroken by the passing of Darius Morris,' the Lakers posted on X, formerly Twitter, with a purple heart and a photo of Morris celebrating on the court. Morris spent two seasons with the Lakers between the pro club and its G-League affiliate, before signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2013. He also played for the Clippers and Grizzlies on 10-day contracts that season. He played his final NBA season in 2014-15 with the Brooklyn Nets.
Morris starred at the University of Michigan for two seasons, setting the school record for most assists in a single season with 235 as a sophomore. That record has since been broken. His 15 points per game in 2010-11 were also a team high. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.