Former NBA guard Darius Morris dies at 33

Former standout at the University of Michigan

Was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2011

Darius Morris, a former standout player at the University of Michigan and Los Angeles Lakers draft pick, has died at the age of 33, his family announced Saturday.

No cause of death has been released.

Morris was a standout player at Michigan, averaging 14.3 points, 4.8 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game in his three seasons with the Wolverines. He was named to the All-Big Ten Defensive Team twice and was a member of the team's 2011 Big Ten Championship team.

Morris was drafted by the Lakers with the 51st overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. He played four seasons in the NBA, averaging 3.6 points and 2.3 assists per game.

Morris's death is a reminder of the fragility of life. He was a talented basketball player with a bright future, but he was taken from us too soon. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.

Conclusion: Morris's death is a reminder that we should cherish every moment we have with our loved ones. We never know when they will be taken from us. Let us all take some time today to reach out to our parents, siblings, friends, and other loved ones and tell them how much we care about them.