Career Timeline of Markieff Morris: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Markieff Morris made an impact.

Markieff Morris is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He was drafted 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2011 NBA draft after playing college basketball at Kansas. Morris is an NBA champion, having won a title with the Lakers in 2020.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2011: NBA Lockout and Summer League Stint

Due to the 2011 NBA lockout, Markieff Morris had his first Summer League stint in 2012, where he averaged 19.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.

2011: Drafted by Phoenix Suns

In 2011, Markieff Morris was drafted 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the NBA draft.

2011: Declared for NBA Draft

In 2011, Markieff Morris, as a junior with the Kansas Jayhawks, declared for the NBA draft and was named second-team all-conference in the Big 12. He was also picked for the Fifth Team All-America by Fox Sports after his junior season.

January 8, 2012: First Professional Double-Double

On January 8, 2012, Markieff Morris recorded his first professional double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds in a 109–93 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

February 8, 2012: Rising Stars Challenge Selection

On February 8, 2012, Markieff Morris was named to the 2012 Rising Stars challenge.

November 21, 2012: First Start of the Season

On November 21, 2012, Markieff Morris made his first start of the season for the Phoenix Suns after scoring a then season-high 16 points against the Miami Heat.

December 6, 2012: Career-High Rebounds

On December 6, 2012, Markieff Morris recorded a career-high 17 rebounds, along with 15 points, in a loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

February 21, 2013: Reunion with Twin Brother

On February 21, 2013, Markieff Morris' twin brother, Marcus, was traded to the Phoenix Suns, reuniting them after two years on separate teams.

November 6, 2013: Ties Career High

On November 6, 2013, Markieff Morris tied his career-high of 23 points and added 12 rebounds in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

September 29, 2014: Signs Contract Extension

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

November 17, 2014: Career-High 30 points

On November 17, 2014, Markieff Morris recorded a then career-high 30 points in a victory over the Boston Celtics.

January 2, 2015: Morris Twins and Dragić Brothers Play Together

On January 2, 2015, Markieff and Marcus Morris, alongside Goran and Zoran Dragić, all briefly played together for the Phoenix Suns, marking the first time in NBA history that two different pairs of brothers played together on the same team at the same time.

January 13, 2015: Career-High 35 points

On January 13, 2015, Markieff Morris scored a career-high 35 points in a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

February 2, 2016: Season-Best Game vs Raptors

On February 2, 2016, during Earl Watson's first game as head coach for the Suns, Markieff Morris had a season-best game with 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, two blocks, and a steal in a loss to the Toronto Raptors.

February 18, 2016: Traded to Washington Wizards

On February 18, 2016, Markieff Morris was traded to the Washington Wizards.

February 29, 2016: First Double-Double as a Wizard

On February 29, 2016, Markieff Morris recorded his first double-double as a Wizard with 16 points and 13 rebounds in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.