Marcus Morris
American basketball player, NBA forward
Born
September 2nd, 1989
36 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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