PHOENIX – Former 13-year NBA veteran and Phoenix Suns forward Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested in Florida this past weekend, facing a fraud charge according to TMZ. Morris has struggled with the law enforcement throughout the years, with a couple of cases, but none of which had led to serious penalties or punishments.
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Apr 8, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Marcus Morris (15) during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 107-104. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
TMZ on former Suns forward being arrested:
“Marcus Morris Sr. has been arrested on a fraud charge in Florida … TMZ has learned. The 13-year NBA veteran was taken into custody Sunday in Broward County, Florida, according to online booking records.
Apr 7, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (left) and forward Marcus Morris (15) are shown on the bench in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 96-69. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-Imagn Images
After being drafted one pick after his brother Markieff in the 2011 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets, Marcus had limited playing time his rookie season. It wasn’t until a midseason trade his second season where he would be traded to Phoenix and repair with his brother in the Valley.
The duo were as closed as brothers could be, even signing a $52 million four-year contract extension as a tandem and deciding how to divide the money afterwards. However, the Suns would trade Marcus to Detroit in the 2015 offseason, breaking up the pair after three seasons in Phoenix. Markieff would soon after requested a trade for the team trading his brother.
Feb 16, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; LA Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) dribbles against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Marcus would bounce to five other teams throughout the next decade, having the most success with the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers. The 35-year-old made it to the Conference Finals for both teams and was a crucial part of the starting lineup. Morris wasn’t re-signed after the 2023-2024 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, with his latest legal drama not helping his case for an NBA return.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
