It has been more than two years since Nipsey Hussle’s tragic passing, and the artist, who always supported the Los Angeles Lakers, made notable impacts on the city. That includes players like Markieff Morris, despite not having L.A. roots.
Morris, who was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, didn’t spend much time in Los Angeles in his early days. He attended high school on the East Coast and played collegiate basketball with the University of Kansas.
The Phoenix Suns selected Morris with the 13th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, bringing him closer to the West Coast and Los Angeles; he played in Phoenix for five seasons before he was traded.