Ex-NBA Player Darius Morris Reportedly Died From Drug-Related Heart Disease

Former NBA player Darius Morris died from heart disease brought on by drug and alcohol abuse, according to a report from TMZ Sports.

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The official cause of death was coronary artery disease, per the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

"According to the ME's death investigation summary, obtained by TMZ Sports, drug and alcohol use was a significant factor in Darius' death ... specifically, the effects of cocaine, hydrocodone and ethanol," the outlet wrote.

Morris, 33, died on May 4. His death is being ruled an accident.

He spent time as a point guard with the LA Lakers from 2011-13, and with the crosstown Clippers the next season. This after starring at the University of Michigan.

"He was a second-round pick of the Lakers in the 2011 draft," per ABC 11. "He averaged 3.3 points in 132 career games (17 starts) with the Lakers and four other teams in four NBA seasons. He went on to play professionally in China and France, last playing in 2019-20."

TMZ reported Morris was last seen several weeks before his body was discovered.

"As we reported ... Darius' was found dead in a Los Angeles-area home on May 2 ... the ME report says he was examined the following day and he still had alcohol, cocaine and hydrocodone in his system," TMZ wrote. "The ME report adds ... there were no drugs found at the scene and Darius' body was decomposing when he was found ... with a foul odor coming from his corpse."

He also spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets before playing overseas.