Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Darius Morris died this week, TMZ Sports has confirmed. He was just 33 years old.
"With great sadness we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris," the former NBA player's family said in a statement. "During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace."
Details surrounding his passing have not been revealed at this time.
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After a stellar high school basketball career in Los Angeles, Morris was a standout player at the University of Michigan .