Marcus Morris

American basketball player, NBA forward

Marcus Morris - American basketball player, NBA forward
Born

September 2nd, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player who played as a forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Played for teams including the Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, and New York Knicks. Achieved success at the collegiate level, being named the 2011 Big 12 Player of the Year while playing for the University of Kansas. Played in the NBA Finals with the Boston Celtics in 2018, contributing significantly to the team's playoff run.

Played in the NBA Finals with the Boston Celtics in 2018

Named 2011 Big 12 Player of the Year

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