History of Darius Morris in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 13, 2024

Darius Aaron Morris, an American professional basketball player, was drafted 41st overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2011. As a point guard, he played for various NBA teams like the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Memphis Grizzlies. He also gained experience in the NBA D-League with the Los Angeles D-Fenders and Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Morris extended his career internationally, playing in China, Russia, and France.

1987: Gary Grant Sets Previous Michigan Single-Season Assist Record

In the 1987-88 season, Gary Grant set the previous single-season assist record for Michigan with 234 assists in 34 games.

1988: Rumeal Robinson Achieves High Single-Season Assists Total at Michigan

Rumeal Robinson recorded a high single-season assist total for Michigan with 233 assists in 37 games during the 1988-89 season.

January 3, 1991: Birth of Darius Morris

Darius Aaron Morris was born on January 3, 1991.

2009: Darius Morris Leads Windward School to California State Championship

Darius Morris led Windward School to the California state championship in 2009 and was awarded the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division 5A State John Wooden High School Player of the Year Award.

2009: Darius Morris Starts as Freshman for Michigan Wolverines

Darius Morris started as a freshman for the Michigan Wolverines in the 2009-10 season, averaging 4.4 points and 2.6 assists per game.

January 10, 2010: Darius Morris Achieves Season-High Assists Against Northwestern

On January 10, 2010, Darius Morris achieved a season-high of 7 assists while playing against Northwestern.

December 23, 2010: Darius Morris Contributes to Michigan's Single-Game Three-Point Record

On December 23, 2010, Darius Morris was one of three Michigan Wolverines players to make 4 three-point shots, contributing to the team's record of 16 three-pointers in a single game against Bryant University. He also recorded a double-double with 12 assists.

December 27, 2010: Darius Morris Named Big Ten Player of the Week

On December 27, 2010, the Big Ten Conference named Darius Morris Player of the Week.

2010: Darius Morris Earns All-Big Ten Honors

Darius Morris was selected for the All-Big Ten 3rd team in the 2010-11 season by both coaches and media. The National Association of Basketball Coaches also recognized him as a 2nd team All-District selection.

2010: Darius Morris Leads Team in Points and Steals Per Game

During the 2010-11 season, Darius Morris led his team in points and steals per game.

2010: Darius Morris Leads Big Ten in Assists

During the 2010-11 season, Darius Morris, while playing for the Michigan Wolverines, led the Big Ten Conference in assists and set a new single-season assist record for the university.

2010: Darius Morris Earns All-Big Ten and All-District Honors

Following the 2010-11 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season, Darius Morris was named to the third team All-Big Ten by both coaches and media, and was also selected for the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division I District 7 All‐District second team.

January 31, 2011: Darius Morris Records Triple-Double and Shares Big Ten Player of the Week Honors

Darius Morris became the third Michigan Wolverines men's basketball player to record a triple-double and was named co-player of the week in the Big Ten, sharing the award with Talor Battle on January 31, 2011.

February 1, 2011: Darius Morris Recognized as Most Valuable Player by The Wall Street Journal

On February 1, 2011, The Wall Street Journal recognized Darius Morris as the most valuable player to his team among major conference players due to his significant contribution to the team's points through assists and field goals.

June 23, 2011: Darius Morris Enters NBA Draft

Darius Morris decided to enter the NBA draft on June 23, 2011, after seeking advice from the NBA's undergraduate advisory committee.

2011: Darius Morris Sets New Michigan Single-Season Assists Record

Darius Morris set a new single-season assist record for Michigan during the 2011 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament with 235 assists in 35 games.

2011: Darius Morris Drafted by Los Angeles Lakers

In 2011, Darius Morris was drafted by his hometown team, the Los Angeles Lakers, in the second round of the NBA draft with the 41st overall pick.

2011: Darius Morris Drafted into the NBA

In 2011, Darius Morris was selected as the 41st pick in the NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers.

March 7, 2012: Darius Morris Assigned to Los Angeles D-Fenders

Darius Morris was assigned to the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA D-League on March 7, 2012.

March 16, 2012: Darius Morris Recalled by Los Angeles Lakers

Darius Morris was recalled by the Los Angeles Lakers on March 16, 2012.

July 2, 2012: Morris Re-signs with the Lakers

On July 2, 2012, Darius Morris re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.

November 9, 2012: Morris Records Career-High Rebounds and Assists

On November 9, 2012, Darius Morris achieved career highs with 5 rebounds and 5 assists in a game against the Golden State Warriors.

March 7, 2013: Morris Assigned to D-League

Darius Morris was reassigned to the Los Angeles D-Fenders on March 7, 2013.

March 9, 2013: Morris Recalled from D-League

Darius Morris was recalled from the D-Fenders on March 9, 2013.

April 3, 2013: Morris Sent to D-League

The Los Angeles Lakers sent Darius Morris to the D-Fenders on April 3, 2013.

September 27, 2013: Morris Signs with the 76ers

Darius Morris signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on September 27, 2013.

November 16, 2013: Morris Scores Career-High Points

On November 16, 2013, Darius Morris scored an NBA regular season career-high 20 points against the New Orleans Pelicans.

November 20, 2013: Morris Waived by 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers waived Darius Morris on November 20, 2013, as part of a series of roster moves.

January 6, 2014: Morris Signs with the Clippers

On January 6, 2014, Darius Morris signed a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.

February 3, 2014: Morris Signs with the Grizzlies

Darius Morris signed a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on February 3, 2014.

March 17, 2014: Morris Acquired by Rio Grande Valley Vipers

Darius Morris was acquired by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA D-League on March 17, 2014.

July 2014: Morris Joins Spurs for Summer League

Darius Morris joined the San Antonio Spurs for the 2014 NBA Summer League in July.

September 24, 2014: Morris Signs with Trail Blazers

Darius Morris signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on September 24, 2014.

October 25, 2014: Morris Waived by Trail Blazers

Darius Morris was waived by the Portland Trail Blazers on October 25, 2014.

December 11, 2014: Morris Signs with the Nets

On December 11, 2014, Darius Morris signed with the Brooklyn Nets.

March 29, 2016: Morris Returns to Rio Grande Valley Vipers

Darius Morris was reacquired by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on March 29, 2016.

January 5, 2018: Morris Signs with Guangdong Southern Tigers

Darius Morris conditionally signed with the Guangdong Southern Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) on January 5, 2018.

February 21, 2018: Morris Leaves Guangdong Southern Tigers

On February 21, 2018, Darius Morris did not renew his contract with the Guangdong Southern Tigers.

September 4, 2018: Morris Signs with Pelicans for Training Camp

Darius Morris signed with the New Orleans Pelicans for training camp on September 4, 2018.

May 2, 2024: Death of Darius Morris

Darius Aaron Morris passed away on May 2, 2024.

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