Marcus Morris Sr.'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Marcus Morris Sr..

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year

In 2010, Marcus Morris was named the Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year while studying American studies at the University of Kansas.

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.

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.

January 2, 2015: Played with twin brothers and Dragić brothers

On January 2, 2015, during the fourth quarter of a 112–96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, the Morris brothers and Goran and Zoran Dragić all played briefly for the Suns, marking the first time in NBA history that two pairs of brothers were on the court for the same team at the same time.

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.

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.

October 3, 2017: Twins found not guilty

On October 3, 2017, the trial concluded with the Morris twins and Gerald Bowman found not guilty.

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.

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.