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My Take
Morris is the kind of rugged, do-the-dirty-work forward every contender wants on the roster. Half of one of basketball's most famous twin acts alongside brother Marcus, he carved out a long career on toughness, a reliable mid-range and corner jumper, and a willingness to mix it up physically. His high point was contributing to the Lakers' 2020 bubble championship, where his veteran grit and shot-making mattered in big moments. He is not a star, and he plays like he knows it, embracing the enforcer role with real fire. That competitive edge, sometimes spilling into scuffles, is exactly what made him valuable to winning teams.
Overview
Markieff Morris (born September 2, 1989) is an American professional basketball player from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He played college basketball at the University of Kansas and was selected 13th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft. The twin brother of fellow NBA player Marcus Morris, he has played for several teams including the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he won an NBA championship in 2020.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Markieff Morris
- Name (Japanese)
- マーキーフ・モリス
- Reading
- まーきーふ・もりす
- Born
- September 2, 1989 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Height
- 208cm
- Occupation
- Basketball player
2. Background
- University
- University of Kansas
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Markieff Morris born?
Born September 2, 1989 (age 36).
Where is Markieff Morris from?
Markieff Morris is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Markieff Morris do?
Markieff Morris works as Basketball player.
How tall is Markieff Morris?
Markieff Morris is 208cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.