Marcus Morris
Marcus Morris is a professional basketball player known for being selected in the 2011 NBA draft, following his brother Markieff.
Basketball Player
September 2, 1989
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Marcus Morris Sr., an American professional basketball player, serves as a small forward for the Los Angeles Clippers. He began his career after being drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2011 and has played for various NBA teams since then. Morris is recognized for his strong defense and scoring prowess from beyond the arc. During the 2022-23 season, he contributed an average of 11.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. As a valuable member of the Clippers, Morris offers a solid 3-and-D skillset and experienced leadership. He is also remembered for his game-winning shot against the Dallas Mavericks in the 2020 playoffs. Some of his other notable accomplishments include being named the Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year in college and receiving All-Big 12 honors while at Kansas. Marcus has a twin brother, Markieff, who also plays professional basketball. An intriguing detail about the Morris twins is that Marcus was drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 2011 NBA draft, just five minutes after Markieff was picked by the Phoenix Suns.