Basketball
Former NBA and Yenisei player died at the age of 33
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Former basketball player of Krasnoyarsk “Yenisei”, American Darius Morris, died at the age of 34.
The cause of the athlete’s death has not been specified. According to TMZ, the athlete’s body was found on Thursday in the Los Angeles area.
“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Darius. During this difficult time, his family asks that you respect his wishes for privacy,” Morris’ family said in a statement.
Morris was selected 41st overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2011 NBA Draft. The defender also played for Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis. From 2019 to 2020, he played for Enisey, averaging 8.4 points and 4.8 assists.
Morris retired in 2020.
Source: Sportbox
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