BIOGRAPHY
Marcus Morris was born on September 2, 1989, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a power forward in the NBA.
Morris began his career playing prep sports at Prep Charter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Apex Academy in Pennsauken, New Jersey. Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals, Morris was listed as the No. 10 power forward and the No. 29 player in the nation in 2008.
Alongside twin brother Markieff, Morris would commit to playing collegiate basketball at the University of Kansas. Morris would be named the 2010-11 Big 12 Player of the Year in his senior year. Also being honored as a First Team All-Big12 and Second-Team All-American. He finished his career with 1,371 points, 676 rebounds, and 137 assist.
With the 14th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets selected Morris. This was one pick after his brother Markieff who was selected by the Suns. During his rookie year, Morris would spend time in the NBA Development League. After spending two seasons with the Rockets, On February 21, 2013, Morris was traded to the Phoenix Suns, reuniting him with his twin brother Markieff. This marked the second time that twin brothers played for the same NBA team; Dick and Tom Van Arsdale. Morris would go to play several seasons with the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics.
On July 16, 2019, Morris signed with the New York Knicks.
On November 25, 2020, Morris re-signed with the Clippers with a 4-year, $64 million contract. Morris debuted for the Clippers on February 9, 2020, scoring 10 points in a 133–92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
