Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Marcus Morris Sr.

Discover the career path of Marcus Morris Sr., from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Marcus Morris Sr. is an American professional basketball player, most recently with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He was drafted 14th overall by the Houston Rockets in 2011 after playing college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. Known for his scoring ability and physical style of play, Morris has had a journeyman career, playing for several teams in the NBA. He is a versatile forward capable of playing both the power forward and small forward positions.

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2008: Ranked as a top recruit

In 2008, Marcus Morris was considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, listed as the No. 10 power forward and the No. 29 player in the nation.

March 30, 2011: Named to John R. Wooden Award Men's All American team

On March 30, 2011, Marcus Morris was named to the ten-member John R. Wooden Award Men's All American team. He and his brother also signed with a sports agent and announced their intention to enter the 2011 NBA draft.

2011: Selected in the NBA draft

In 2011, Marcus Morris was selected by the Houston Rockets with the 14th overall pick in the NBA draft, just five minutes after his twin brother Markieff was picked by the Phoenix Suns.

January 2, 2012: Assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers

On January 2, 2012, Marcus Morris was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League.

January 6, 2012: First Game in the D-League

On January 6, 2012, in his first game in the D-League, Marcus Morris recorded 33 points and 16 rebounds in a narrow 105–103 loss to the Dakota Wizards.

2012: Named opening day starter for the Rockets

In 2012, Marcus Morris was named the opening day starter at power forward for the Houston Rockets due to an injury to Patrick Patterson. Throughout the 2012-2013 season, he served as Patterson's backup and significantly improved his three-point shooting percentage.

February 21, 2013: Traded to the Phoenix Suns

On February 21, 2013, Marcus Morris was traded to the Phoenix Suns, reuniting him with his brother Markieff.

March 1, 2013: Helped Suns defeat the Atlanta Hawks

On March 1, 2013, Marcus Morris scored 16 points to help the Suns defeat the Atlanta Hawks 92–87.

March 9, 2013: First set of twins to ever start for the same NBA team

On March 9, 2013, Marcus Morris started alongside his brother Markieff for the Phoenix Suns against his former team, the Houston Rockets, marking the first time twins had started for the same NBA team.

September 29, 2014: Signed contract extension with the Suns

On September 29, 2014, Marcus Morris signed a multi-year contract extension with the Phoenix Suns.

October 29, 2014: Recorded 21 points against the Los Angeles Lakers

On October 29, 2014, Marcus Morris recorded 21 points in the Phoenix Suns' 119–99 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in their season opener.

February 6, 2015: Recorded first career double-double

On February 6, 2015, Marcus Morris recorded his first career double-double with career highs of 34 points and 12 rebounds in a 100–93 victory over the Utah Jazz.

July 9, 2015: Traded to the Detroit Pistons

On July 9, 2015, Marcus Morris, along with Reggie Bullock and Danny Granger, was traded to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for a 2020 second-round draft pick.

October 27, 2015: Debut for the Pistons

On October 27, 2015, Marcus Morris debuted for the Detroit Pistons, recording 18 points and 10 rebounds in a 106–94 victory against the Atlanta Hawks.

April 1, 2016: Scored a season-high 31 points

On April 1, 2016, Marcus Morris scored a season-high 31 points in a 98–89 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

February 3, 2017: Scored career-high 36 points

On February 3, 2017, Marcus Morris scored a career-high 36 points in a 116–108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

July 7, 2017: Traded to the Boston Celtics

On July 7, 2017, Marcus Morris was traded to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Avery Bradley and a 2019 second-round draft pick.

March 31, 2018: Scored 25 points in a victory over the Toronto Raptors

On March 31, 2018, Marcus Morris scored 25 points in a 110–99 victory over the Toronto Raptors, marking his fourth consecutive game with at least 20 points, setting a career high.

July 16, 2019: Signed with the New York Knicks

On July 16, 2019, Marcus Morris signed with the New York Knicks.

January 5, 2020: Scored a career-high 38 points against the Los Angeles Clippers

On January 5, 2020, Marcus Morris scored a career-high 38 points and tied his career high for field goals made (13) in a 135–132 loss against the Los Angeles Clippers.

February 6, 2020: Traded to the Los Angeles Clippers

On February 6, 2020, Marcus Morris was traded from the New York Knicks to the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team trade involving the Washington Wizards. Maurice Harkless was sent to New York, Jerome Robinson to Washington, and Isaiah Thomas also went to the Clippers.

February 9, 2020: Debut for the Clippers

On February 9, 2020, Marcus Morris debuted for the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 10 points in a 133–92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

November 25, 2020: Re-signed with the Clippers

On November 25, 2020, Marcus Morris re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers on a 4-year, $64 million contract.

November 1, 2023: Acquired by the Philadelphia 76ers

On November 1, 2023, Marcus Morris, along with Nicolas Batum, Kenyon Martin Jr., and Robert Covington, was acquired by the Philadelphia 76ers from the Clippers in exchange for James Harden, P. J. Tucker, and Filip Petrušev.

January 11, 2024: Awarded the key to the City of Philadelphia

On January 11, 2024, Marcus Morris was awarded the key to the City of Philadelphia for his contributions on and off the court. He and his twin brother helped create the Family Over Everything Foundation.

February 8, 2024: Traded to the San Antonio Spurs

On February 8, 2024, Marcus Morris was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in a three-team deal involving the Indiana Pacers. He did not play any games for the Spurs and was later waived.