Top Five Things You Did Not Know About NBA Star Marcus Morris

Before the Houston Rockets selected Marcus Morris with the 14th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, he played collegiate basketball at Kansas. Additionally, he has suited up for the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, and Phoenix Suns. Five minutes after his brother Markieff was picked by the Phoenix Suns with the 13th overall choice in the 2011 NBA Draft, Morris was chosen by the Houston Rockets with the 14th overall pick.

On February 6, 2020, the Knicks sent Morris to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a three-team deal involving the Washington Wizards. Morris renewed his contract with the Clippers on November 25, 2020, for a 4-year, $64 million deal.

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Facts to know about Marcus Morris:

Nickname of Marcus Morris – “Mook”

Marcus’ grandmother dubbed him “Mook Book” since he was a voracious reader as a youngster. Eventually, his nickname was abbreviated to “Mook,” and he has retained it ever since.

Played with twin brother Markieff Morris on the same team – First time in NBA

It was the first time in NBA history that twins were in the same starting lineup when Marcus and his twin brother, fellow NBA great Markieff, played for the Phoenix Suns in 2013.

Born 7 mins after Markieff Morris

Marcus Morris, the younger brother, is seven minutes older than Markieff Morris.

Drafted 5 mins after Markieff Morris

The twin brothers, both former standouts at the University of Kansas, were selected only seven minutes and 13 seconds apart on June 23, 2011, in the NBA draft. The Morrises are the third set of twins selected in the first round of the NBA’s entry draft for first-year players.

Morris twins played with Dragic brothers to make NBA history

Goran and Zoran Dragic, who were once colleagues, as well as the Morris brothers all had short appearances for the Suns in the fourth quarter of the team’s 112-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on January 2, 2015.

It was the first time in NBA history that two sets of brothers played for the same team on the same side of the floor.

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