Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Marcus Morris:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Marcus Thomas Morris Sr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 2, 1989
  • Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Height: 6’8″ (2.03 m)
  • Weight: 218 lbs (99 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7’0″ (2.13 m)
  • Shoe Size: 14 (US)
  • Number: Commonly worn #13 or #31 in the NBA
  • Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
  • High School: Prep Charter (Philadelphia, PA) and Apex Academy (Pennsauken, NJ)
  • College: University of Kansas (2008–2011)
  • NBA Draft: 2011, 14th overall pick by the Houston Rockets
  • Teams Played For:
    • Houston Rockets (2011–2013)
    • Phoenix Suns (2013–2015)
    • Detroit Pistons (2015–2017)
    • Boston Celtics (2017–2019)
    • New York Knicks (2019–2020)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2020–present)
  • Championship Rings: None (as of 2024)
  • Kids: Has a son named Marcus Jr.
  • Siblings: Twin brother Markieff Morris (also an NBA player) and several other siblings

Player Archetype / Play Style

Marcus Morris’s player archetype is that of a rugged combo forward and floor-spacing secondary scorer, a physical wing-forward tweener who blends toughness, shot-making, and defensive versatility more than pure star creation. Defensively, he has typically filled a switchable, strength-based role, using his sturdy frame and edge to battle bigger forwards, hold ground in the post, and survive across multiple frontcourt matchups, while offensively he has long been most effective as a spot-up shooter, mid-range shot-maker, pick-and-pop option, and complementary scorer who can punish mismatches without needing the offense built around him. Physically, Morris brings a strong, broad-shouldered build and enough size for either forward spot, and his overall play style is defined by bully-ball touches, dependable perimeter shooting, tough-guy rebounding, and the kind of competitive, no-frills veteran presence that fits best alongside higher-usage stars.

Sources:

NBADraft.net — Marcus Morris
WalterFootball — 2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Marcus Morris
NBA.com — 2025 NBA Mock Draft
Hoops Rumors — Top 50 NBA Free Agents Of 2020