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Markieff Morris

マーキーフ・モリス　/　まーきーふ・もりす

American basketball player

September 2, 1989 (age 36)　・　Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Pennsylvania native
Basketball player

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
Blood type: Private
Height: 208cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: Basketball player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: University of Kansas

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

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