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 a professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks and was drafted 14th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2011 NBA draft. Most recently, he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: Named All-Conference Player

In 2010, Marcus Morris was named the Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year while attending 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 subsequently signed with a sports agent and announced their intention to enter the 2011 NBA draft.

March 1, 2013: Helped the Suns Defeat the Atlanta Hawks

On March 1, 2013, Marcus Morris scored 16 points in a 92-87 victory over the Atlanta Hawks

March 9, 2013: Started alongside Markieff

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

January 2, 2015: Two sets of brothers on the court at the same time

On January 2, 2015, during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Marcus and Markieff Morris and Goran and Zoran Dragić, all briefly played for the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter. It marked 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 34 points and 12 rebounds in a 100–93 victory over the Utah Jazz.

February 3, 2017: Scored a 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: Verdict in Assault Trial

On October 3, 2017, the trial regarding the aggravated assault case concluded with Marcus and Markieff Morris found not guilty. Two other accused confessed their guilt in September 2017. The incident was considered a factor in Marcus being traded to the Pistons and Markieff being traded to the Wizards.

March 31, 2018: Scored 25 points against the Toronto Raptors

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

January 5, 2020: Scored Career-High 38 Points

On January 5, 2020, Marcus Morris scored a career-high 38 points in a loss against the Los Angeles Clippers while playing for the New York Knicks.

January 11, 2024: Awarded 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, including his work with the Family Over Everything Foundation.